Psalm 23:1-6 - He leads me beside still waters

Psalm 23:1-6

¹   The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.²        He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters;³        he restores my soul.He leads me in right pathsfor his name’s sake.⁴   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.⁵   You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil;my cup overflows.⁶   Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I shall dwell in the house of the Lordmy whole life long.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
• Scan your body and notice the part of you that most needs to be stilled.
• Read the Psalmist's prayer to this place in you that needs to be still.
• Sit by the still water and be restored by the Shepherd as you invite the stillness to heal you and to deepen your breath.
• When you are ready, scan your body a second time to see if there is another part of your body that needs to be stilled.
• If you find another part of your body that needs to be stilled, repeat the steps until you are ready to move on with your day.
• What is your message from God?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, May 7, 2017, the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A)Acts 2:42-47Psalm 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:19-25John 10:1-10If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2017 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD