The Lord Is My Shepherd
The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
When David wrote those words, he wasn’t living in comfort or ease. He was on the run, surrounded by danger, and still he had the confidence to say, I shall not want. That’s faith that refuses to waver even when the ground shakes.
So what does it really mean?
To say the Lord is my shepherd is to say, “God leads me when I can’t lead myself.” A shepherd knows when his sheep are hungry, tired, scared, or wandering too far. He doesn’t wait for them to find the path back; He goes after them. That’s how God works with us. He doesn’t sit at a distance watching us struggle—He moves toward us, calls our name, and guides us to safety.
And I shall not want doesn’t mean life will be perfect or that we’ll never face need. It means that when God is truly leading, we lack nothing essential for the journey. He supplies peace when chaos is near, strength when we’re weak, and direction when confusion tries to take over.
So many people chase things—money, approval, or comfort—trying to fill an emptiness that only trust in the Shepherd can satisfy. The world says you need more, but Psalm 23 whispers, you already have what you need in Him.
When God is your Shepherd:
You rest knowing He’s watching the path ahead.
You trust that even in dark valleys, His rod and staff protect and comfort.
You stop comparing your blessings to others, because you know your portion is perfect for you.
If you’ve been worrying about what’s next, take a breath and remember: the Shepherd never loses a sheep. You may wander, but you’re never forgotten.
So today, instead of asking God for more, thank Him for being enough.
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