September 13, 2026

PRAY LIKE: DAVID

PSALM 23

When I don't know what to pray, I remind myself who God is...

1. WHEN I DON'T KNOW ________________________________ — HE IS ____________________

Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” (NLT)

I don't have to figure everything out myself.

Psalm 23:3b, “He guides me along the right paths, bringing honor to his name.” (NLT)

He leads me to green meadows. He leads me beside peaceful streams. He provides what I need.

I don’t have everything I WANT, but I CAN trust my Shepherd with what I NEED.

2. WHEN I DON'T KNOW ________________________________ — HE IS ____________________

Psalm 23:4a, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close

beside me...” (NLT)

The Shepherd is not standing at a distance saying: “Good luck down there in the valley.” He's

walking with me, helping me.

Matthew 28:20b, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (NLT)

3. WHEN I’M __________________________________________ — HE IS ____________________

Psalm 23:5a, “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.” (NLT)

God doesn’t snap his fingers and evaporate my enemies. They are still there. But He graciously

anoints me so I can learn to deal with my enemies.

Psalm 23:5b, “You honor me by anointing my head with oil.” (NLT)

You don't have to spend your life trying to prove your worth. You don't have to find your identity in

what people think about you. You belong to God. Your Shepherd has called you!

4. WHEN I DON'T KNOW ________________________________ — HE IS ____________________

Psalm 23:6, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I

will live in the house of the LORD forever.”

Psalm 23 isn't just about David. It actually points us toward Jesus. Jesus’ words:

John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” NIV)