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Psalm 23 is probably the best known of all the psalms. With its images of rest, refreshment, and peace, it encourages us to trust our heavenly Father in all situations. It also points us in a very moving way to Jesus, the Good Shepherd who restores our souls and protects us in times of trouble.
Meditating on this psalm in prayer can help us believe that Jesus has a plan for our lives—a plan to lead us, restore us, and comfort us throughout our lives. Even when we find ourselves traveling through the darkest of valleys, this psalm can encourage us to stay close to the Lord. It can remind us that even though we cannot control everything in this world, our Good Shepherd is always at our side, working to bring us to his home, where we can live in peace forever.
Yet as powerful and comforting as Psalm 23 is, it is but one example of the way the Holy Spirit can lift us up as we pray and meditate on the psalms.
Psalms of Praise and Thanksgiving. About half of the psalms in the Bible focus on praising God, while the other…
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