Buy my books " Joy in the Journey " and " Song in the Night" on Amazon now 20% goes to missions A Psalm of David (Psalm 23:1-6) “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, and he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will 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 anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 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.” (NIV) [1] . EXEGESIS Psalm 23 is a psalm of David as it is described in its title. This has been historically used by the church in times of grief and sickness as a comforting psalm. It talks about the care, providence and protection assured b