#16 Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is My Shepherd

Joy:
Episode#16 Psalm 23:1-3

Welcome

Amy:
Welcome to The Christgazing Podcast. We are so glad you’re here. I’m Amy Burgin.

Joy:
I’m Joy Burgin

Amy:
Christgazing, similar to stargazing, is the act of looking steadily and intently at the Lord. This podcast is for those of us who long to do just that, to gaze upon the Lord and hear his voice in the midst of our everyday lives. This podcast is also for you if you don’t really know who Jesus is. We make room for you to put aside what the world or religion has taught you so you might know for yourself. Each week we focus on one passage from the Bible as Joy reads it several times and creates stillness after each reading to consider who God is. 

Pour Out Your Heart to God

Amy:
Before Joy reads today’s, take the next 45 seconds to pour out your heart to God, whether it be thanksgiving, hurt, sorrow, joy, peace, fear, a long to-do list or nothing to do – Whatever is on your mind, name it and bring it to the Lord in these next 45 seconds.

What Does This Passage Say About God?

Joy:
I’m going to read today’s passage two times. As I read, consider the question, “What does this passage say about God?” What does he want? What has he done? What is doing? What does he value?

Psalm 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Again? Psalm 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Take a few moments to answer the question, “What does this passage tell you about God?”

What Does This Passage Say About People?

Joy:
As I read the scripture again, consider the question, “What does this passage tell you about people?” What do we as people desire? What do people typically do to get what we want?

Psalm 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Take a few moments to answer the question, “What does this passage tell you about people?”

Lord, What Would You Have Me Know or Do Today?

Joy:
As I read for the last time, ask God the question, “Lord, what would you have me do today in response to this passage?” Remember, he is a good father. God wants you to know him better. He never condemns or belittles but rather, he is the lifter of our heads.

Psalm 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Take a few moments to listen for his voice as you ask him, “Lord, what would you have me know or do today?”

Blessing

Joy:
Christgazer, may the Lord lead you beside quiet waters, refresh your soul and guide you along the right paths today for his name’s sake. May your ears be in tune to the voice of your Shepherd and your soul satisfied.

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Closing

Amy:
Joy and I will be back again next week to go Christgazing together.  We leave you with the truth we don’t want to forget,  When you put your trust in Christ, you are one in whom he dwells and delights, a dearly loved child of God. You are royalty in his strong and unshakeable kingdom. Though trouble abounds, Christ prevails and so do you.