The Lord Is

Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul…

Father God, thank You that we can come to You with our cares and concerns, knowing that You have everything we lack. Thank You for providing us with what we need to live for Your glory and to walk faithfully with You. Because of Your presence and power in our lives, we have what it takes to face each day and do the things You call us to do.

Lord, You brought us into Your family and gave our lives purpose. Long before we knew You, You knew us, and You continue to provide everything we need to faithfully follow You. As we depend on You, we begin to recognize how Your goodness and lovingkindness have guided our steps, opened doors, and carried us through difficult moments. We may not always notice Your hand at work in the moment, but we can clearly see the difference You make in our lives.

Thank You for giving us Your Holy Spirit to guide, encourage, and strengthen us. Thank You for being patient with us as we grow and learn to trust You more. You truly know what is best for us. No matter what each day brings, help us to remain grateful and to remember that You are always working for Your glory and for our good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.