Praying Through: Psalm 23:1b I Have What I Need

The Psalm

Psalm 23:1b (CSB) I have what I need.

The Prayer

I thank you for your perfect provision.

You are my Good Father in heaven

• and because I am your child,
• you have always provided for me.

When I was younger, I wanted many things

• but you did not provide them.

But looking back,

• those things I wanted
• would have harmed me
• or cause me to turn away from you.

But what you have always done

• is gave something even better,
• which turned out to be actually good.

It is by your hand alone

• that I have shelter over my head,
• food in my stomach,
• water upon my dried tongue.

It is by your strength

• I am able to stand
• work
• seek out accomplishments
• which is the work you have provided
• for me to do for your glory.

But more than that,

• you are my All-in-all
• because you gave me everything
• when you gave me yourself
• in Christ Jesus my Lord.

Since I have your love,

• your Son,
• your Spirit,
• you have given me so much
• that heaven and earth
• can give me no more.

I will praise you

• with every single breath you give me.

And I will love you

• with all the love you have given me.