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I can't sleep and it's 3a.m. I didn't sleep last night either. I need some encouragement tonight, and I turned to an old book. I really need to read the Bible more often than I do. Its words have always encouraged and strengthened me- empowering me to do the right thing no matter what the cost- and tonight is no exception. My mom and dad used to read the verses below to me every night before I went to bed. If I'm blessed enough to have children in the future I will continue this tradition.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23:2
"23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green [1] pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest [2] my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. [3]"
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23:2
"23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green [1] pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest [2] my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. [3]"