Psalm 23 KJV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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The necessity of morning and evening Psalms comes from our own demands to make the morning and evening prayers, not just for short remarks but for the desire to absorb these passages as important messages from God the Spirit, Jesus the Savior, and God the Spirit at work in the Word.
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More than once will leave us craving for leaving what we need at the moment - grief, fears, anger, abandonment, and much more. Skipping around lightly, as many of us have done, can miss the depth of God's Word for us. In contrast, a pattern of regular praying with the Psalms - in the morning and evening - will change from a simple Psalm effort to one that commands what God freely and generously gives.
We soften the pain and sorrow when we pray for ourselves and for the losses. In many cases we have special reasons and the healing of sorrows, whether immediate or distant.
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| The Empty Grave also brings life, eternal life, and healing. The Easter Promises were all fulfilled, as we know today. |
