feeling

Not feeling too good today. I have battled a cold all week, and today seems to be the worst day so far. Colds are more than aggravating. They hurt. I know it is a minor affliction, but I still look forward to better days next week. Many blessings to you all.
Bill Spencer

On Psalm 23

Thoughts on Psalm 23

This is undoubtedly the most familiar Psalm. We memorized it when we were children in Bible School. We sing it in hymns and anthems. It is read throughout life. Funerals hardly ever omit it. This Psalm contains truth for all of life. Use it regularly. Read it. Sing it. Pray it. Let us note a special word or two. Look at the word..."my." There are eleven "me and my" words. This is a personal Psalm. It is about me. It is a wonderful truth that God cares about me. God is a good shepherd, caring for each of his sheep. Notice and rejoice in some of the other words: quiet, restores, guides, comfort. Think about the word "through." We may have to enter many dark valleys, but we are going through them. We will not have to stay there. One other word is "forever." Life is life forever more. God cares for us forever. Thanks be to God.

Willard Spencer