Reflections on Psalm 23-25

Lord, You are my great Shepherd, nurturing me with food and water for my soul, and protecting me from my enemies.
I can lie down, eat, and drink because I trust in You.
You lead me in great paths and comfort me all along the way, even if I traverse through dangerous, deadly places. Thank You for Your constant leadership.
Keep me forever in Your care, and help me not to stray from Your presence.

The entire earth in Your creation and your purview. You are the Lord of all!
I am unholy and cannot come before You. Please forgive and cleanse me of all my sin.
Let me sit with You and worship. I long for Your presence.
I will lift up my head and open my gates for Your entrance. You are the LORD of hosts, and I welcome Your powerful entrance into my life.
Come in and show me Your glory.

I lift up my soul to You, O LORD. My enemies come against me, but You are my strength.
Keep them from triumph over me, and I will not be ashamed.
Show me the path to victory. Help me to walk in it faithfully and with excellence.
I wait on You. Remember me with Your eternal lovingkindness and mercy.
Forget my sins and make me clean in Your sight.
You are good. You guide the humble, You teach sinners, You keep covenant with Your people.
Help me and pardon me for Your name’s sake!
Who fears the Lord? I will live in prosperity when I do.
My reverence for You opens up intimacy with You. Tell me secret things and show me the truth of Your covenant.
Rescue me from my attackers, and set me going again.
Have mercy on me and save me. Keep me, deliver me, preserve me, and let me not be ashamed.
I wait for You, my Great Redeemer and my God.
You are the Good Shepherd

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