Psalm 23

Psalm 23
God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from.

True to your word,
you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

Even when the way goes through Death Valley,
I'm not afraid - when you walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.

Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.
I'm back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.

I'm not usually a big fan of The Message's translation of the psalms but this spoke to me today. If there is one thing I've learned this past year (and I've learned alot, still learning) it's that I need God to walk by my side. More than that, I need him in front of me so I know where I'm going and I need Him behind me to hold me up when I feel like I can't even stand, much less take another step.

My Abba is my life.