With tears streaming down her cheeks, she asked: “But why me?” I hesitantly shared the words of a song by Justin Ryan (For Those Tears I Died): But Jesus why me? And Jesus said come to the water Stand by my side I know you are thirsty You won’t be denied I felt every teardrop When in darkness you cried, And I strove to remind you That for those tears I died.
In your darkest moment have you ever considered counting your blessings? Being thankful is more than eating an annual turkey. It can bring healing to your soul. Friend, consider all your benefits as you read Psalm 23 (ESV). [The ALL CAPS are your benefits].
• SUSTENANCE: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
• SERENITY: 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
• STOCK-UP: 3 He restores my soul.
• STEER: He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
• SELF-CONFIDENCE: 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
• SECURITY: 5a You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
• SUFFICIENT: 5b you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
• SURELY: 6a Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
• STAYING SAFE: 6b and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
