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Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

Read Psalm 23 (focus on verse 4).

1. How are you doing with the challenge to be intentional about your \\u201cDQ time\\u201d (Daily Quiet Time) from a couple of weeks ago? Are you spending less time in the noise of the world (like social media) and more time in silence and solitude with God? If so, are you noticing a change in your day? How about your relationship with Jesus? If not, keep at it...you will!

2. Read Psalm 23:4. What are your initial thoughts about this verse? Have you ever found yourself feeling like David is feeling in this verse? What was going on in your life at that time?

3. What do you think David means by \\u201cthe valley of the shadow of death\\u201d? Is he literally talking about death? Is he talking about a \\u201cdark night of the soul\\u201d? Or could it be both of these situations, and even more?

4. David says to God, \\u201cI will fear no evil; For you are with me.\\u201d How might God\\u2019s faithfulness in past situations help David feel this way? How might the same be true for you?

5. Read 2Chronicles 20:1-30. What do you think about the Spirit saying, \\u201cDo not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God\\u2019s.\\u201d? How might this passage give you more comfort and peace in your own life?

6. Pastor Mick used Keller\\u2019s book, \\u201cA Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23\\u201d to describe the literal and figurative meanings of \\u201crod\\u201d and \\u201cstaff.\\u201d How does this affect your understanding of what David is saying in this verse? How might it affect the way you apply it to your own life?

7. Pastor Mick closed the message encouraging us to Pray, Believe, and Praise. He said, quoting a song, \\u201cThis is how we fight our battles.\\u201d What do you think about that?

Prayer for the Week:
Lord Jesus, you are our Good Shepherd. Thank you for comforting us and protecting us when the enemy attacks. Forgive us for the times we try to fight those battles on our own. Remind us, Lord, that our power is in you. We invite the Holy Spirit to have free reign in our lives, so that we might truly seek you, trust you and praise you for the whole world to see and hear. This is how we fight our battles. We love you Jesus. We pray all of this in your precious, holy and strong, strong name. Amen.