A creative and reflective take on Psalm 23. A reader (or two) lead/s the congregation through the psalm, reading a verse from the psalm and then the additional line, one at a time; and then leaving a few moments space for quiet reflection before moving onto the next verse.

Extract from the text:

The LORD is my shepherd,
My guide, my satnav, my personal trainer, my president, my prime minister, my mentor. The one I look to...

I have everything I need.
I want plenty of things, long for so much, desire a world of things. But what Lord, do I need?

He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
Lord, we burn ourselves out at times, take on too much. Please help us to pause, to find moments of refreshment amidst the busy-ness...

He renews my strength.
We are so tired at times, so wrung out from the day. Renew our strength Lord, please, give us patience and endurance...

He guides me along right paths, bringing honour to his name.
It's easy to get lost, to become distracted and lose our way. Please guide us in our decision making this week Lord...

Even when I walk through the dark valley of evil, I will not be afraid,
The news can be bad, it can frighten and overwhelm us. Help us to see it through your eyes, give us comfort, compassion and courage...

For you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
Popular opinion informs us that there is nothing out there, but you promise to always be with us, to never leave us. Help us to remember that Lord in all that happens this week...

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