by Rev Dr Naomi Dowdy
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not be in want
(because the lord is my shepherd I will lack nothing, whatever pandemic or situation will not destroy me)
He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters
(I can sleep at night without anxiety and worry, rest in a safe place and be refreshed, be supplied in all my needs)
He restores my soul, He leads me in the path of righteousness for His names' sake
(Learn how to enjoy God's presence even in the midst of all, be strengthened, experience peace, confidence and freedom)
yea though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death i shall fear no evil, for thou art with me, Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
(not just physical death but challenges in life fear, sickness, .....no where in scriptures says that we will not have dark valleys, instead it is that we will have dark valleys and tribulations, however when we go through the valley, no weapons formed against us will prosper. God's rod is a "discipline rod" so we learn to grow and mature in our valleys. As we submit in His discipline, His full support, His "staff" is available for us. Going "through" that means is temporary place, we will not camp in the dark valley because we will go through the valley in total victory)
Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies, Thou anoint my head with oil, my cup runs over
(devil tries to beat me down, makes me give up.... however, God prepares a banqueting table just for me in the face of the devil by showing the devil he is defeated. God pours out a fresh anointing which causes my cup to overflow. Our covenent relationship with God, this cup overflows with forgiveness, love, blessing, affirms our personal covenant with God)
Isaiah 54:7
For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back
Romans 8:32
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever
(Receive His promises and blessings, no more pity party)
Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Focus on the winning the TOTAL WAR !!!
Prayer :
"God, I surrender my life to you. Right now, take over my life. Do a fresh work in my heart. Give me a fresh anointing. Fresh revelation, Lord because you know exactly how and you know exactly when I need things. Lord I receive you now, in my heart lord. Hallelujah, Lord I receive"
