Prayer & The Shepherd
Psalms • Week 5
The imagery in Psalm 23 is of a deep and dependent relationship of the sheep to their shepherd. This ideal example of the relationship between ourselves and God cannot truly look this way without an abiding prayer life. Bill Clark returns to the pulpit for week 5 of our Psalms study to share some simple but profound thoughts on that prayer life.
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Prayer & The Shepherd
June 6, 2021 • Psalms • Week 5
Teacher: Bill Clark
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Psalm 23 NIV
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Do I trust God with my life?
Is your soul in the process being continually restored?
God is radically “other”.
Isaiah 45:15 NIV
Truly you are a God who hides himself.
Take the time to pray.
Find the place in your life where you need to be re-created.
Speak to God honestly.
Talk less and listen more.