by Joanne | Oct 12, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“He renews my strength.†(Psalm 23:3, NLT) The older and more familiar version puts it this way, “He restores my soul†(NKJV). And who of us does not need our souls restored these days? Our souls get tired, worn down, and discouraged with the challenges facing...
by Joanne | Oct 8, 2020 | Devoted Living
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.†(Psalm 91:1, NLT) It’s one of those “go to†verses when we are in need of protection. So familiar and yet I wondered how I had ever missed one simple word. One...
by Joanne | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
“… he leads me beside quiet waters.†(Psalm 23:2, NIV) Adults need about eleven glasses of water a day to stay properly hydrated. Water plays a key role in our strength and energy throughout the day and is required if we are going to stay generally well. Thirst...
by Joanne | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
“He lets me rest in green meadows ….†(Psalm 23:2, NLT) Rest – we all long for it and often it can elude us. The psalmist brings us to the realization that only the Shepherd can bring us to the point of rest. Sheep, by nature, are fearful animals. They are...
by Joanne | Sep 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I have all that I need.†(Psalm 23:1, NLT) As we continue into this psalm, we find David making a pretty bold statement in the middle of adversity, “I have all that I need†or in the more familiar, “I shall not want.†How is he able to say that? To do so,...
