Have you ever wondered about the things you will not want when reading Psalm 23:1?
It’s been on my mind a lot lately when meditating on verse 1 in particular. I read somewhere sometime ago that it has something to do with not having any lack in our lives. Because when the Lord God is our Shepherd, we have everything. The best of everything.
When I think of all the things I won’t lack, all I think about are the things I need, like the air I breathe, clean water, good food, and good health. I’m not thinking about the things I don’t want. I wonder why I’ve not thought much about these unwanted things, or why I’ve never prayed against them.
The Unwanted
It’s easy for me to only focus on the good things in my life when life is good and everything seems to be going great. But when problems arise, my focus shifts and I start thinking about all the things I don’t want in my life: sickness, lack of money, rude people, stress, bad weather, and the list goes on.
When we have all the good, we won’t want any of the bad. When we have God’s goodness we won’t even think about any bad thing. And that’s a good thing because our minds are supposed to be on God.
God promises us His perfect peace when our mind is on Him. Think of God, think of all the good He’s done in, for and through you. Be thankful, be grateful, and you’ll be content.
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