Thursday Morning
May 25

Psalms are coming...

We know the Book of Psalms as the song book of God's people. Throughout time, Psalms has also been the PRAYER book of God's people. This Sunday we will begin reading through the Psalms in 60 days. Start today with a short psalm to practice!
At the bottom of the page, you will see the full text of Psalm 23 with an audio player. This is how all Psalms will appear through this summer.

SWBC Shared Purpose

Pray that God will protect and encourage families, marriages, and singles in the Church body, and grow as a community.

Father,
We thank you for the community you have given us, focused on you with a shared passion and love for one another.
Please watch over our families and help us to grow closer to you, following your love and guidance.
We ask for you to be present in our marriages, strengthening and growing our relationship with you.
We ask for wisdom and focus through singleness, that you will build a strong foundation and heart for the community built on your love.
Show us how to love each other well and allow us to help others see your love through our lives.
Amen.
Colossians 3:12: Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

Praying Scripture

Walking through a Psalm in prayer can take on many forms. Give this one a try! Read one verse. Pray a short prayer about the content of that verse. Then read the next verse, pray. And repeat through the whole Psalm. You can try the example below. Verse in italic. Sample prayer in normal font.)
Psalm 23:
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Lord, you care for me. I know I will not be in need because you care for me.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
Father, you give me rest and lead me in places of peace. Thank you.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
God, I praise you for how you continually refresh me. God, glorify Your name as you make me holy as You are Holy.
Try the rest on your own!!!
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.

Psalms

Psalm 23 (Listen)

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

23:1   The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
  He leads me beside still waters.1
3     He restores my soul.
  He leads me in paths of righteousness2
    for his name’s sake.
4   Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,3
    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   Surely4 goodness and mercy5 shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
  and I shall dwell6 in the house of the LORD
    forever.7

Footnotes

[1] 23:2 Hebrew beside waters of rest
[2] 23:3 Or in right paths
[3] 23:4 Or the valley of deep darkness
[4] 23:6 Or Only
[5] 23:6 Or steadfast love
[6] 23:6 Or shall return to dwell
[7] 23:6 Hebrew for length of days

(ESV)

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