PSALM 23: THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE

THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE

(Based on the 23rd Psalm)

The Lord is my earthly shepherd.

He always meets my needs.

Sometimes I need to rest awhile,

And then my soul He feeds.

He guides my steps to just the right path,

Away from temptation and sin.

At times I balk at going His Way,

But then I resume it again.

The Way is not always easy.

Sometimes it takes my breath.

The hills are steep, the valleys low,

And sometimes I face death.

But I will fear no evil,

For He is by my side.

His rod and staff, they comfort me.

While in His love I abide.

He uses His rod when I need a nudge,

And my back is against a wall.

He uses the nook of His staff,

To lift me when I fall.

He spreads a table before me,

With my enemies all around.

He heals my wounds with His oil.

My blessings truly abound.

Goodness and mercy will follow me,

While I make this journey called life.

Then I will live in the House of the Lord,

And be forever free from strife.

Becky Overturf Wall