THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM EXPLAINED

One of the most powerful affirmations or decrees that I have ever found, as well as the most beautiful, is the twenty-third psalm of David. Repeated often, it will turn around negative thinking and promote health and well-being. Here it is in its entirety, followed by an explanation.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me besides clear waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his namesake.

Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil. My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

The psalm begins, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. David was a shepherd, so he used the analogy of God as a shepherd, one who takes care of his charges.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me besides the clear waters. This repeats the theme that God takes care of me, that I shall not want for anything as He brings me to fertile areas and provides me with clean water to drink.

He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his namesake. Not only am I taken care of, but I am restored at the deepest level and my future is also made perfect by His guidance.

Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for though art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Shepherds carried a rod and a staff to guide the sheep and to ward off wolves or other predators that would harm the sheep. David alludes to these items as being protectors that remind him of the way God protects him. He also affirms that one is never alone. God is with you all the time., just as the shepherd stays with the sheep all the time so they can graze in peace.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil. My cup runneth over. This is the wonderful thought that although I may seem surrounded with problems, God takes care of me, even in their midst. Indeed, I am greatly blessed (anointed with oil) and I am given even more than I can need. The words are powerful images, such as a cup that overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Here is re-affirmed that goodness and mercy are my lot and that I therefore choose to dwell in this state of consciousness forever. Affirming that I make this choice is most important.

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