Psalm 23

I had a lot on my mind this morning, and it felt like it was weighing me down.  So I was really happy that the psalm for today was my favorite - Psalm 23.  I'm sure it's a favorite for many people and for good reason.  Not only are the words beautiful and poetic, they're restorative and strengthening.  We said it aloud together... "I shall not want", "he restoreth my soul", "thou art with me"... and as I said these words, I breathed in deep.  I lifted my shoulders from a slump I didn't realize I was in. And I felt God with me.  "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life". Yes.  I found God in the spirit-strengthening words of the 23rd Psalm today.