Thoughts for the Day

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores me beside still water;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff -
they comfort me.

(Church in Wales, New Revised Standard Version)

Thoughts

Psalm 23 seems to be burned in many people's souls, especially with the traditional words: 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.' At the moment these words have special significance for most of us, especially if we are locked-down, and the pandemic is raging around us.

At our worst moments, when we are scared out of our wits, God our Father is like a Good Shepherd, and cradles us in His arms as though we were a lamb needing love and care. We are never alone, He is always with us, and if we are too ill to pray, then be assured others will pray for us. If you are able, who can you pray for today?

Lord God,
help us to know that You are
always with us,
whatever our "valley" moment is,
and that You will never leave us
to suffer alone.
May we remember to pray for others
who need Your help,
when we are able.
Amen.