You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies;- Psalm 23:5a “Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, may we rest content in Your provision for us. You provide for us even as the Enemy watches. Help us remember that he is a defeated foe. Even as he seeks to devour us, he has no … Continue reading You Prepare a Table – Praying Psalm 23:5a
Category: Psalms
Dark Valleys: Praying Psalm 23:4
The following post is a slightly edited prayer that was originally published on May 5, 2020… “Lord, There are times that You lead us into dark valleys. There are shadows, uncertainties, dangers. There is even death in those valleys. Whether personal death, or death of loved ones. “Enable us to remember that, even in those … Continue reading Dark Valleys: Praying Psalm 23:4
Feed Us, Restore Us, Lead Us – A Prayer from Psalm 23:1-3
"Good Shepherd, you have purchased us for yourself. All we have is from you. All we need is in you. You feed us, restore our souls, and lead us with your Word. May we feed our souls on the feast of your Word and not be distracted by temporal information and arguments. May we come … Continue reading Feed Us, Restore Us, Lead Us – A Prayer from Psalm 23:1-3
He Restores My Soul – A Prayer from Psalm 23:3a
The following post is a slightly edited prayer that was originally published on May 3, 2020… “Lord, You restore our souls. You have turned our souls to You by Your Word. You lift us up when we are laid low. “Please use Your Word to turn our souls to You again. Make us aware of … Continue reading He Restores My Soul – A Prayer from Psalm 23:3a
He Makes Me Lie Down – A Prayer from Psalm 23:2
The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 3, 2020. This is an updated and slightly edited version of the original post. “My Good Shepherd, you make me lie down in contentment in what I have in you. I can feast on spiritual blessings for my whole life and eternity since … Continue reading He Makes Me Lie Down – A Prayer from Psalm 23:2
Psalm 23:1 – The Lord Is My Shepherd – A Prayer
The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 2, 2020. This is an expanded and edited version of that original post. “Lord, you are our Shepherd. You are our Good Shepherd who laid down your life for your sheep. You have purchased us for yourself, and you lovingly care for us. … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 – The Lord Is My Shepherd – A Prayer
Standing on the Promises – Psalm 55:22
"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." (Psalm 55:22) Note the invitation of this verse: " Cast your burden on the Lord..." This is a command. It is a command that must be obeyed in order to experience the promise in the … Continue reading Standing on the Promises – Psalm 55:22
Psalm 62:8 – Pour Out Your Heart
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him;God is a refuge for us. Selah (Psalms 62:8) Here is comfort and hope for all of God’s people, especially those enduring hardship. David was facing affliction when he wrote this Psalm, as seen in verses three and four: How long will … Continue reading Psalm 62:8 – Pour Out Your Heart
Be Honest with God and Yourself
One of the things I have learned from suffering in my journey with depression is the need to be real with God and yourself. I have learned this in the Psalms. Psalms 42 and 43 are good examples. The Psalmist says, "I say to God, my rock: ‘Why have you forgotten me?'" (42:9a). God despises … Continue reading Be Honest with God and Yourself
Those That Know His Name
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Psalm 9:9-10 Who has not had times of oppression? The LORD is a refuge for His children who … Continue reading Those That Know His Name









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