Psalm for Sadness
29 Oct
I’ve been on a rocky path lately where I just feel so down and depressed. Do you ever feel like no matter what you go through it doesn’t seem like you’re getting anywhere? Yep, I know just what that’s like. When I feel like this I remember the death of one of my old friends who passed away at the age of 23 from Cystic Fibrosis. At her funeral the priest read out this verse and it’s become one of my favourites:
Psalm 23 – A psalm of David.
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Isn’t that beautiful? When God is our leader we don’t wish for anything else. He gives us such peace that it feels like we’re lying by a pebblebrook stream or in a quiet meadow. When we feel like we’re broken and on our own His words and love are always with us. When we’re having problems with people who don’t like us God blesses us. When we live with God His love is always with us.
What an awesome verse and what awesome assurances from God!
Bless you dear one.
Amy,
I’m praying for you. I, too, am downtrodden. So many difficulties on the mountainous adventure called life. The precipices are dangerous right now but I am so thankful for people like you who share Scripture with me that gives me peace.
Sheryl
Hi Amy,
You know I just knew something wasn’t right with you. I wonder if it is the changing of season or economy…
I love you girl. Praying for you. Rest in the broad hand of the Savior. Hugs.
I love that Psalm. Thankyou for sharing it. Blessings to you today (O:
I read a book recently about Psalm 23 written by a shepherd. It was so interesting to read and compare the shepherd’s care for his sheep to God’s care for His sheep.
I’m very glad that this scripture has remineded you of the hope we have in our Lord and Savior. Take heart, God is with you no matter where you go.
Remember to pray always. -me- (Mommy of two little blessings)
Amen to that, Amy. Yes, His words penned by David are always a comfort to me.
Thank you so much for sharing this Psalm of comfort with us.
hella yeah!