Number 23

Number 23, I thank you today.  You woke me in the early morning.  You spoke deep into my soul.  You comforted me.  Sang to me.  And wooed me with your truth.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;


He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul;


He guides me in the paths of righteousness; For His name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,


I fear no evil, for You are with me;


Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;


You have anointed my head with oil;
 My cup overflows.

Surely goodness and loving-kindness will follow me all the days of my life,


And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

~A Psalm of David

Yes, I will hold you close today, Number 23.