The LORD is My Shepherd
Praying Scripture over our lives is amazing.
If the Lord puts a verse(s) on your heart try turning them into a prayer.
(Jeanne’s prayer using this Psalm)
The LORD is my shepherd
Lord, you are my shepherd! You are the good Shepherd, and you gave your life for the sheep. You are my shepherd; I am your sheep. You know me and I know you. Praise your holy name! (John 10:11John 10:14)
I shall not want
I will not lack any good thing because you are my Shepherd. You will watch out for me and take care of me. May your name be glorified! (Psalm 34:10)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
Lord, you give me rest, you watch over me as I sleep. In your green pastures are peace and safety where there is no fear! Peace and life are in your presence forever more
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
You lead me in quiet restful places where I feel safe because you are there. you give me living water, I shall never thirst and out of me shall flow rivers of living water to give to others, in your name. You alone are Holy! (John 7:38)
He restoreth my soul:
You have brought me from death to life by your blood. You have redeemed me from the curse of the law. I am a new creature and old things have passed away. My God and my Savior! (Gal. 3:13, 2Cor. 5:17)
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
You lead me in paths of righteousness. You lead me! It is not a path I have to find because you know it. You are the leader, my Shepherd, the One who keeps me on it, and if I stray you will find me and bring me back! It is for your name’s sake, your name be praised!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
or when fear reaches out to grasp me, or troubles or challenging times threaten to overwhelm me, Lord...
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me
You are with me, watching and protecting me! Your Holy Spirit resides in me so no matter where I am you are there with me as a good Shepherd
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Your rod and staff protect me from evil and draw me back to you if I stray! Such comfort cannot be found anywhere else! Praise to you my Comforter!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
I rejoice and feast at the table you have put before me. I eat the bread of life that gives life to the world. You are the living bread, and I will never hunger. I shall live forever with you! As my enemies watch you continue to bless me and show them how much you love me and care for me! (John 6:33, John 6:51)
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over
You have anointed me with your Holy Spirit and my cup overflows with the blessings you pour out on me, help me to be a blessing to others. My heart overflows with thankfulness to my King!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
Your goodness and mercy are always with me! There is no God like you! I call you Abba Father!
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
In thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. You are my God forever more! Praise you mighty God! (Psalm 16:11)