Meditations on the Psalms that have brought me comfort and strength in daily life.
The Book of Psalms has been a source of comfort, strength and inspiration for thousands of years, and it has been one for me too. Written as songs and prayers, the Psalms give voice to every human emotion, from deep despair to pure joy, and they remind me, again and again, that we are never alone in our struggles.
Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd
Perhaps the most beloved of all the Psalms, Psalm 23 paints God as a caring shepherd who provides, protects and restores. In my own seasons of uncertainty, its words have offered me a deep sense of peace and assurance.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. — Psalm 23:1-3
Psalm 46: God Is Our Refuge
When the world feels chaotic and overwhelming, I find myself drawn to Psalm 46 and its quiet instruction to be still and know that God is in control. It reads, to me, as an invitation to set down my anxiety and trust in a power greater than myself.
Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10