Psalm 23 reminds us that in life or in death — in times of plenty or want — God is good and worthy of our trust. The psalm uses the metaphor of a shepherd's care for his sheep to describe the wisdom, strength and kindness of our God.2 may 2021
How do you read Psalm 23?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLynWedr1_g
What does Psalm 23 say and what does it mean?
Christians around the world turn to Psalm 23 as a source of comfort for life's challenges. ... "The Lord is my Shepherd..." This Psalm of David is a way to remember that our Lord, who is our Shepherd, is always with us, He gives the heal by trusting in Him, He cares for us physically and personally.
How do you use psalms to pray?
- Choose a Psalm and read through it. Then, read it again, lingering over the words that speak to your heart. ...
- As you connect with the words in the Psalm, begin to say those words to God in prayer. ...
- Write out your own prayer from the verses that spoke the most to you.
What is the poem Psalm 23 is about?
Psalm 23 is a song of gratitude to a loving God in a painful world. In this ancient poem, a speaker asserts their faith in God as their protector, the “shepherd” who both guides and blesses them. To this speaker, God's goodness means that they have nothing to fear: whatever happens to them, God will be with them.
Where does the phrase my cup runneth over come from?
The phrase comes from the twenty-third Psalm that begins “The Lord is my shepherd”: “Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.” This expression of an image of an overflowing bounty was once far more prevalent than it now is, primarily because there's now far less familiarity with the Bible.
What does a cup represent in the Bible?
The Cup is what the feminine aspect of God is called. The Father is the masculine and the pure one – the way to the eternal life. The Cup represents the Mother and Nature, the selfish side of the All – the aspect of humanity with animal/beast features.11 feb 2015