From Jan.
I thought I would send along what we put together for Sunday School. The students and I put the 23rd Psalm into our own words. The Psalm is first, and then my inspiration is in italics.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall no want.
The Lord God takes care of me no matter what.
All of my needs are met.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He prepares lovely places for me. He leads me right to them and I can rest and be happy there.
He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
He restores my heart, my soul, my life (there is no loss). He leads me in the path of virtue, morality, justice, decency, uprightness, honesty, blamelessness – because He made me just like Him.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Even if I walk THROUGH (right past) the sense of death, I won’t be afraid; because God is right there with me (always, ever-present). God will guide and guard me – He constantly takes care of me – He comforts me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
God prepares food and drink and cares for all my needs, even when sometimes it seems my enemies have the upper hand – right then God is caring for me. God has anointed me as His precious child. I am so loved and cherished by God. God gives me so much good that there is so much more than I can ever need or use (abundant supply)..
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
God’s great goodness and kindness and mercy (understanding, generosity, love) will follow me (be always with me) all the days of my life. And I live in God’s house forever!
Jan–lovely! ?
This is a great activity to do with people. Once a friend (who was not a Bible reader & that’s putting it mildly) was in one of those “man’s extremity is God’s opportunity” moments and I said each line and gave him an example of what it meant. I didn’t get far at all when he said I feel so much more calm now & fell asleep. David gave us quite a wonderful gift❣️
The “shadow of death” always reminds me that death is never real and has no power. It’s just a shadow! Hooray! Our God is good❣️