Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Plog Along - Dan Bender

In a slight change of pace, today we are going to actually do a PLOG. That's right. Prayer blog. So, take a look at the Scripture for this week and follow some of the prayer prompts between now and Sunday.

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters

3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

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.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

Wednesday:

1. Reflect on Psalm 23:1-3 while you pray.
2. What does it mean for the LORD to be YOUR shepherd?
3. How have you seen the LORD lead you recently?
4. What does the path of righteousness in your life look like?

Thursday:

1. Reflect on Psalm 23:4 while you pray.
2. What does it look like in the Valley of the Shadow of Death? Have you been there?
3. Can you say at this point that you fear no evil?
4. What does David mean about the rod and staff bringing comfort?

Friday:

1. Reflect on Psalm 23:5 while you pray.
2. What do you think it means to have God set a table for you? Then, have it be in the presence of your enemies?
3. When is the last time your cup overflowed?

Saturday:

1. Reflect on Psalm 23:6 while you pray.
2. What do you think the connection is between Goodness and Mercy might be?
3. What do you think about when you imagine what being with God forever will be like?