"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my Soul..." Psalm 23:1-3a
Today, take a few minutes to breathe, literally. If you already know the beginning verses of the 23rd Psalm, then close your eyes and inhale deeply, swelling your chest with air. Do it loud enough to hear it. Then exhale loudly. Repeat it at least 3 times while meditating and slowly repeating the words in today's verse. Use it whenever you need it; it will replenish you. If you know the entire Psalm by heart, your task will be to actually say all the verses s-l-o-w-l-y. Why?Because, many times we rush through the words without realizing that we are rushing through our own healing.
Here’s the idea:
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.“
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “He Maketh me to lie down in green pastures.”
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “He Leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “He Restores my soul...”
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "He Leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name sake."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "For Thou Art with me;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Thy Rod and Thy Staff they Comfort me."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Thou Preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Thou Anointest my head with oil."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "My cup runneth over."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "And, I shall dwell in the House of the Lord forever."
This is how I begin my prayer time. Take your time. It will calm your spirit and allow you to focus on the Promises of God for your life. Consider repeating the entire 23 Psalm until you truly feel it. -It will replenish you. L.
Study Reference: Psalm 23
From; "Replenishment." In The Master's Hands: 365 Daily Devotions For Everyday Living.
Copyright © 2014 by Lavona E. Campbell
photo: for angels only
Today, take a few minutes to breathe, literally. If you already know the beginning verses of the 23rd Psalm, then close your eyes and inhale deeply, swelling your chest with air. Do it loud enough to hear it. Then exhale loudly. Repeat it at least 3 times while meditating and slowly repeating the words in today's verse. Use it whenever you need it; it will replenish you. If you know the entire Psalm by heart, your task will be to actually say all the verses s-l-o-w-l-y. Why?Because, many times we rush through the words without realizing that we are rushing through our own healing.
Here’s the idea:
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.“
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “He Maketh me to lie down in green pastures.”
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “He Leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: “He Restores my soul...”
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "He Leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name sake."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "For Thou Art with me;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Thy Rod and Thy Staff they Comfort me."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Thou Preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Thou Anointest my head with oil."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "My cup runneth over."
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;"
Inhale deeply (hold), exhale: "And, I shall dwell in the House of the Lord forever."
This is how I begin my prayer time. Take your time. It will calm your spirit and allow you to focus on the Promises of God for your life. Consider repeating the entire 23 Psalm until you truly feel it. -It will replenish you. L.
Study Reference: Psalm 23
From; "Replenishment." In The Master's Hands: 365 Daily Devotions For Everyday Living.
Copyright © 2014 by Lavona E. Campbell
photo: for angels only
RSS Feed
