I lack nothing
by Verena Johnson
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The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing (Psalm 23:1).
It was one of those long, tough weeks – both at work and in my personal life. My list of problems and cares was steadily growing, as was my emotional baggage. I desperately needed to tell God a thing or two and unburden myself.
So, I got in the car and drove to one of my favourite walking spots at the time, the cliff walk at Hallett Cove in Adelaide. Tucked away from the main walk is a little stream, and there I sat on a rock, watching the water flow over the rocks and the little waterfall.
It was the perfect time of year. For a start, there was actually some water! And some greenery. Not quite green pastures, but as green as it were ever going to get. There, I read and meditated on this well-known psalm of David.
David is right, you know. With God, we lack nothing.
I smiled as I watched a couple of birds playing and splashing in the water with joy and abandonment.
I never told God anything and didn’t even mention my list. There was just his presence with me in the peace and solitude and his assurance that he would provide everything I needed. I went home as a different woman.
Take a few deep breaths right now. Take some time to read through this psalm again and think about this beautiful picture of God …
A God who leads and guides me wherever I find myself …
A God who rests and refreshes me deeply and completely in a way that nothing and no one else could …
A God who comforts me when I am afraid, sad, worried or confused …
A God provides for me so abundantly that my cup overflows …
A God who wraps me in his love and mercy no matter what I’ve done or failed to do …
A God who has an amazing heavenly home prepared just for me …
With God, I truly lack nothing.
Dear God, thank you for providing everything I need. Thank you that, in you and through you, I lack nothing. Help me to find my rest, refreshment and healing in you. Amen.
Verena is a Church Worker Support Officer for the LCA Church Worker Support Department, where it is her privilege to support congregations, pastors, lay workers, employees and volunteers of LCA. In her spare time, she is involved in drama ministry, women’s ministry and prayer ministry. She has three children and eight grandchildren in three different states.
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