Read | Psalm 23:1-6
The LORD is my shepherd;
I have what I need.
He lets me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside quiet waters.
He renews my life;
he leads me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even when I go through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—they comfort me.You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
as long as I live.
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Focus
Using the ancient practice of imaginative reading, read the Scripture slowly, imagining yourself in the scene as you read. Use the repetitive reading and your mental image of the events to help you memorize the passage.
1. Read the passage slowly.
2. Enter the scene with your imagination. What does it sound, feel, taste like? Notice the people, the setting, and where you find yourself.
3. Read the passage again, notice the words that are used and settle the words in your mind.
4. Make an effort to memorize a new verse of the psalm this week, adding it to what you have learned the previous week(s).
Pray
Ask God to help you keep these words in your memory, and add to it each week until you have learned the whole chapter.
Going Deeper
If you are also following the BibleProject’s One Story That Leads to Jesus reading plan, complete today’s reading.
