Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
If I read this right, noticing who does what, my life focus is not finding rest, refreshment, guidance, defence, or anointing for myself – that’s His role in my life.
My job is to walk1 close to Him in obedience, trust Him when I’m made to do things I don’t particularly want, and choose not to fear when situations look threatening.
Just doing that I won’t need to chase “goodness” and “mercy”, they’ll chase me.
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