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<v SPEAKER_00>Today's passage is a popular psalm that you may have heard before.

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<v SPEAKER_00>As we read it during this prayer time, let's pause and use each line to prompt our conversation with the Lord.

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<v SPEAKER_00>First, I'm going to read the entire passage of Psalm 23, and then we'll slowly reflect on each line as we pray.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The Lord is my shepherd.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I lack nothing.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He makes me lie down in green pastures.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He leads me beside quiet waters.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He refreshes my soul.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You anoint my head with oil.

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<v SPEAKER_00>My cup overflows.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now let's slowly walk our way through this chapter as we respond and talk with God about the truth we read.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God, I know that you are enough to completely satisfy me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Lord, I am secure when I walk with you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are trustworthy, and your ways are always higher than mine.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Walking with you doesn't eliminate the hardships in this life, but it does guarantee your presence with me at all times.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are the one who truly provides for me, Lord, and you give out of the abundance of your love.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Give me perspective, God, to understand that you offer true life and freedom.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you for being my good shepherd.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.