A Daily Devotion for Thursday, March 5

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

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 your goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

I have no idea how many times I have repeated this psalm over the last few years. It centers my attention and my heart on God and reminds me each time of His love and protection. God provides rest and comfort, protection, meets our daily needs, and something else I hadn’t noticed: “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” This sounds as if David knew he would be with God forever, throughout all eternity! What a beautiful piece of scripture- we should never take this for granted or overlook its richness.

Holy Lord, you provide everything that I need. You know what is in my heart, and what I long for. I turn that over to you. I praise you for your steadfast love and protection. I am yours. Amen

Becky, transforming