Psalm 27:1-4
How did David avoid losing his awe of God?

1.) David saw God first and primary in his life; everything else was secondary.

2.) David had more than just a knowledge of God; he had personal experiences with God.

3.) David knew that his awe of God is what kept his life on track.

1.) In this life, the Good Shepherd gives us all we need.

2.) In the face of death the Good Shepherd goes with us and protects us from evil.

3.) At the Judgment, the Good Shepherd promises eternal life.

Psalm 121
The Eternal Watchman

1) Do not trust in created things – Trust in the Eternal God
2) We have a Good Shepherd that watches over us always.
3) The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

Navigating Life’s Dark Valleys
-5 Observations
-3 things David encourages us to do

Psalm 23
He restores my soul.

Psalm 1 – Choices
1. The way of the righteous (vs. 1-3)
The righteous are like trees.
2. The way of the wicked (vs. 3-5)
The wicked are like chaff.
3. The outcome of the two. (vs. 6)

1. Psalm 42 – The Lament
2. Psalm 43 – God’s light and truth will guide us

Psalm 23

1. I shall not want
2. The Lord is my Shepherd