Psalms 23:1

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." - Psalms 23:1
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What does Psalms 23:1 mean?

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1, KJV) Psalm 23 opens with a confession of personal trust that sets the tone for everything that follows in the psalm. In the KJV the verse is brief, but it is densely packed with covenant meaning, pastoral imagery, and…

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The Good Shepherd’s Provision

**The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.** (Psalm 23:1 KJV) In the comforting words of Psalm 23, we find one of the most profound declarations of God’s care and provision for His people: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This verse encapsulates the essence of a…

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A Prayer of Trust and Provision

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, my heart filled with gratitude and reverence for Your divine presence in my life. As I meditate on the profound truth of Psalm 23:1, where it is written, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want," I acknowledge You as the great…

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