A NEW LOOK
Today's reading:  Psalm 21-23

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."  Psalm 23:1 NKJV

I have it memorized.  Have had since childhood.  Wants versus needs, I think as a grown-up I know that.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing."  Psalm 23:1 NIV

I think my heart knows that.  He is God, after all.  He is One of unlimited resources.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need."  Psalm 23:1 NLT

I should be satisfied with that knowledge--but needs, Lord? 

"God, my shepherd!  I don't need a thing."  Psalm 23:1 MSG

I'll be honest, I'm not really sure I can pray that.  Sincerely, that is.

To pray knowing that if He chooses not to answer in the way I hope, He is sufficient?  To ask realizing that His will is best, but understanding that having Him is all I need?  To believe He is enough if I receive nothing else?  To rest assuredly on the fact that He is mine, regardless of my heart's yearnings or how badly I desire healing?

It's a new look at an old verse for me.