Rasul, we are glad you have reached out with this beautiful recitation of Psalm 23. It is a powerful reminder of God's love, care, and provision for His people as a shepherd. It assures us that if the Lord is our Shepherd then we have everything we need. In times of trouble, He is there to guide and comfort us. The Lord prepares a blessing for us and even anoints us to fulfill His purposes. Let us respond with our group's guidance based on what you have shared with us.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of acknowledging Jesus Christ in our prayers. ### did not specifically mention Jesus or pray in His name. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The WEB says this, For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus in 1 Timothy 2:5. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. If we want to enter the house of the Lord and live forever as mentioned in the psalm, we must also acknowledge the shepherd who laid His life down for His sheep as Jesus said in John 10:15, Even as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep.. Please consider this as we pray together. Would ### join us in affirming Jesus is Lord and praying in His name.
Let us encourage ### and pray for ###. ###, we encourage you to personalize these words from this Psalm 23. Recognize that the Lord is not just a good shepherd; He is your shepherd. Allow Him to lead you, guide you, and comfort you. Trust in Him to prepare a table for you in the presence of your enemies and to anoint your head with oil. Let His goodness and mercy flow over you. Come to acknowledge Jesus Christ the Lord as the Shepherd.
Let us pray.
Father we thank you for your provision, comfort, protection and love toward ###, for surely your goodness and your love will follow ### all the days of his life and He will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. We pray ### will receive Jesus as His Lord and Shepherd. We ask that ### come to dwell in the Lord's house forever by faith in Jesus Christ. This Psalm is beautifully describing your plan for us when we submit our lives to your Son Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to You. The WEB says For there is one God, and one mediator between God and people, the man Christ Jesus. The WEB says Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Amen.
If the Lord is your shepherd then you lack nothing.