50 Days of Praise - Day 18: Psalm 23 (October 24) A Good Shepherd

Everyone's favorite Psalm, it is rooted in the first line, "The Lord is my shepherd." The promises of these 6 verses are only true if a person is submitted to the Lordship of Christ, if the Good Shepherd is your shepherd. But when he is, there is a plethora of praise that results. 

Today’s Reading - Psalm 23 

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3     He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name's sake.

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.

5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

Prompting Praise

What character qualities of God are mentioned in this passage for which you can praise him? 

What great works of God are mentioned in this passage for which you can give thanks and praise him? 

As you consider the greatness of God, is there anything for which you need to repent? 

As you consider the greatness and goodness of God, are there changes in your life the Spirit of God would make in you? 

Praise the Lord

Of course, God hears your private prayers and your praise, but there is a blessing that comes when you voice your praise for others to hear. "Extol the Lord." That's what the Bible says. The comments are open if you wish to give God praise and thanksgiving that might bless us all.