Experiencing Psalm 23

Written March 19, 2020 on day 23 (Experiencing Psalm 23) of Writing to God by Rachel Hackenberg. This was the week when the outlook for the pandemic seemed to grow exponentially bleaker by the hour. This was also the first day we began talking about whether we might need to postpone our wedding scheduled for the end of May.

​Though there may a shadow of death
It is but a shadow
And in the darkest valleys
You have always been there
And yet, everything feels so dark
 
I know you are with me
I look for you in the wilderness
For a moment there is light
Still waters and green pastures
And then I turn away and the darkness creeps in
 
Make me rest and know I am yours
Lead me into peace
Restore my soul
Lead me through the darkness
So I can speak of your light
 
Let your rod and staff guide my path
Even as I continue to wander
And when I am lost in darkness
Let me know you are right there with me
And anoint me with your oil when I need it most