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title: Psalm 23 as Prayer | Week 4
description: Explore Psalm 23 as a prayer, focusing on God's comfort and guidance. Prepare for recitation and deepen your faith through meditation and prayer.
---

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# [Psalm 23 as Prayer | Week 4](https://theformed.life/blog/psalm-23-as-prayer-week-4)

 Written by [Christ Community KC](https://theformed.life/blog/author/christ-community-kc) | Wednesday, June 10, 2026

## Read | Psalm 23:1–4

> *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.  
> *

[Click here to listen to the Scripture in ESV. ](https://www.esv.org/audio-player/Psalm+23%3A1%E2%80%934)

## Focus

Take some time to meditate on and memorize this part of Psalm 23 in preparation for reciting it together on the next *With God: Family Sunday* on July 5, 2026.

Try writing it out on paper, reading it aloud multiple times, and focusing on different words each time you read it. These are ways to help with memorization.

## Pray

Use Psalm 23 as your guide for prayer today.

Name the areas where you feel surrounded by suffering and brokenness. Praise God for being with you, protecting you, and comforting you no matter what.

## Going Deeper

If you are also following the BibleProject’s [One Story That Leads to Jesus reading plan](https://d1bsmz3sdihplr.cloudfront.net/media/reading-plans/BibleProject_Reading_Plan_2025.pdf), complete today’s reading.

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