The Lord’s My Shepherd
Backgrounder on Psalms 19-24:
The Lord can be seen in many
different roles in these six psalms.
He is the Creator (Psalm 19),
Helper (Ps 20), King (Ps 21),
Crucified One (Ps 22), Shepherd
(Ps 23) and Glorious One (Ps 24).
For each divine role, there is a
corresponding responsibility for
the people who would follow Him
as their God, King and Shepherd.
Lord, You Provide, Guide & Protect:
The Lord is My Shepherd, I Lack
Nothing & have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
He Leads me besides peaceful
streams. He Guides me along right
paths, bringing honour to His name.
Even when I walk through the
darkest valley, I will not be afraid
for You are close beside me.
Your rod and Your staff Protect and
comfort me (Psalm 23:1-4). Amen.
Lord, the Shepherd of my soul, praise & thank You for Your Care. You are not just my Creator and my God; You are not just the King and the Judge of the universe. For You are my Shepherd & I’m blessed for because of You, I Lack Nothing. Keep me from complaining; and Keep me from fear and worry; for You’ll Provide all my needs. Amen.
Lord Shepherd, it is comforting to know that I am not alone in the journey of life. Thank You that You are ever so vigilant, Guiding and watching over me. And thank You that You love to lead me to “Peaceful streams”. So, help me to always respond to Your sweet small voice and stay close to You. And I gladly Follow You as You call my name. Amen.
Lord Shepherd, You faithfully feed, guide and above all Protect Your flock with Your very life. Lord, You are always close by, You protect & comfort us, and You protectively watch over us. Merciful Lord and dear Shepherd, in my darkest moments when I’m very afraid and I cry out to You, please extend Your hand to hold my hand. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
