Inspired by lyrics to “The Shepherd’s Song” by Sue Riley: Though I walk in deepest shadows, I will have no fear.
I journey with the Shepherd, He walks beside me.
With His strength he gives me courage.
May His wisdom be my guide.
His rod and His staff, they go before me.
Surely goodness and mercy will always follow me
All of the days and the nights of my life.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I will have no fear
Within the greenest meadows, beside the deep, cool stream,
I will rest in the comfort of eternal love.
My cup is overflowing, You anoint my head with oil.
I am safe in Your presence, Oh, Eternal One.
The Lord is my Shepherd. I will have no fear.
Responsive Reading for June 4
“The LORD is my shepherd …. You guide me along the right path
for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley,
I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage” (Ps. 23:4).
“Though I walk in deepest shadows, I will have no fear.
I journey with the Shepherd, He walks beside me.
“The LORD is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack.
In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters,
you lead me. You restore my strength. “ (Ps. 23: 1-2).
Within the greenest meadows, beside the deep, cool stream,
I will rest in the comfort of eternal love.
“You set a table before me; You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows” (Ps. 23:5).
My cup is overflowing, You anoint my head with oil.
I am safe in Your presence, oh, Eternal One.
“Only goodness and love will pursue me all the days of my life;
I will dwell in the house of the LORD for endless days” (Ps. 23:6).
Surely goodness and mercy will always follow me all of the days
and the nights of my life. The Lord is my Shepherd, I will have no fear.