Psalms 23...

Psalms 23...3-21-25

Many people struggle with anxiety. I am one of them. I don't have real panic attacks like some people. I can feel when my skin begins to crawl, and I feel like the room or place is closing in. Then I quickly change my situation. Sometimes it feels like I'm in a tunnel and everything is narrowing around me. I have learned over the years to take a deep breath and call on the Lord for calm and peace.

I have mentioned this before, but there was a song that I sent to my niece when my sister was very ill. It was then, and is now, an ever-present reminder that He is my shepherd. He leads me beside the still waters and I am safe. The song is Leanna Crawford, Still Waters (Psalm 23). This is my favorite song. It is funny to me that I can wake up with this song playing on repeat in my head.

Over the past three days, I have heard this song at least 10 times. Repeatedly, at work, in the car, at home, on my phone. Anytime I turn on my music, it plays. I know there is a reason that the Lord is putting this song front and center for me. I believe the Holy Spirit reminds us and prepares us for battles, struggles, and even times of anxiety. I don't know what, but I know I'm being prepared. I know there is a reason the Lord wants me to remember that He is my shepherd. God wants me to remember that His mercies are new every morning. Remember that we are always in the midst of, going in, or coming out of a season. Maybe, He just wants me to know how blessed I am. I'm going to go with that instead of an impending struggle or trial. I'm going to choose to believe that His preparation is to simply keep me in His green pastures beside the still waters.

Psalm 23:1-6, "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: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through 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 will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." I know by Your still waters, I'm safe!