Psalm 23 is perfect for a quick but meaningful meditation when we need comfort and rest. Read aloud each verse and personalized reply slowly and with gratitude. Our Shepherd, Jesus desires to revive our weary souls. If you like would enjoy music while meditating, there is an instrumental worship link below!
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Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want.”
Jesus, You are my best friend and my Shepherd. You always supply me with more than enough. Your grace is ready to abound towards me in abundance so that at all times and under all circumstances, and whatever the need, I am self-sufficient in You. What You supply, I take. I possess every favor and earthly blessing to be fully furnished and have enough left over to bless others.
Psalm 23:2-3 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.”
You are offering me a resting place in Your abundant love. As I think carefully about your words, I am traveling Your paths of peace. That is how You restore and revive my mind, my will, and my emotions.
Psalm 23:4 – “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 are leading me THROUGH this valley of deepest darkness surrounded by pain and grief. You are bringing me safely to the other side. I will not fear nor allow my heart to be troubled. Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of Your love is taking away my fear of evil. I will never be lonely for You are near.
Psalm 23:5 – “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.“
You are my Bread of Life. I stay attentive to consume your words. Even as my enemies surround me, You are preparing a table of Your life-giving words before me. You are anointing me with the fragrance of Your Holy Spirit. You are giving me all I can drink of You until my cup overflows.
Psalm 23:6 – “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
So, I refuse to allow my heart to fear the future. Your mercies are new to me every morning. I am trusting that Your goodness and tender love are pursuing me every day of my life. Then afterward, when my life is through, I will return to Your glorious presence to be with You forever!
Below is a thirteen minute instrumental that pairs perfectly with this short Psalm 23 meditation.
For a printable version of this mediation, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jEkRbuTVJlt6J7ehJ2EoMiRz-eGa-NFf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111689598310173266555&rtpof=true&sd=true
You will also enjoy listening to Ellie Holcomb’s rendition of Psalm 23, entitled “All of My Days.”