When I woke up this past Tuesday, the first drowsy thought to run through my mind was how the Lord has always taken care of me. My inward response, Yes, Lord, that’s true.
As the morning passed in the quietness that has blanketed Jerry’s and my life since we have been isolated from the rest of the world in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, I began to reflect on those moments when I knew without a doubt the Lord had been guiding and watching over me.
Every morning I like to read the Verse of the Day on BibleGateway.com. Tuesday, it was Psalm 23:1-3. As I read those verses and then the entire Psalm, the Lord’s peace began to wash away the unrest that was gathering in my heart. The “ifs” and “what abouts” were hushed by the Psalmist’s words. I knew then, the Lord would take care of me, even now.
I love Psalm 23 (ESV). As you read and let it soak in, I pray the promises found in this Psalm will strengthen and encourage your heart.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside waters of rest.*
He restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths* for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of deep darkness,*
I will fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Only goodness and steadfast love* shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I shall return to dwell* in the house of the Lord
for length of days.”*
When everything seems to be out of control, it is so easy to get caught in the panic and confusion that is all around.
But for the Lord.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
God will never leave us or forsake us. Hebrews 13:5b
In His love,
Kimberly
*Alternate Wording
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