What.. me worry?

Scripture: Psalm 23 Key Verse: All
The LORD is my shepherd. I am never in need. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside peaceful waters. He renews my soul. He guides me along the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm. Your rod and your staff give me courage. You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Certainly, goodness and mercy will stay close to me all the days of my life, and I will remain in the LORD's house for days without end.

Objective:
This is a song of praise for the LORD. It talks about the love the LORD has for us and the peace and comfort we can find in God.

Application:
Even with such a powerful song about God I know there are times that I forget that He is with me, and begin to look around a get fearful. My grandmother was a worrier, so I think I come by it genetically. I like to try to figure out every possible outcome for the scenario I am in. The problem is I then always expect the worst. I may not be walking through a dark valley of death, but I do feel like I am. I have to remember to trust God. As the scripture says, "Certainly, goodness and mercy will stay close to me all the days of my life."

So people ask why is there trouble then. Why do I find myself having to wade through the valley of death. Well all I know is it is not God's plan for us to have to go that route. Maybe it is us making mistakes, or perhaps its because we live in a fallen world. What ever the reason, if we remember to ground ourselves in the love and grace of God then we will be okay.

Prayer:
Father God, You are my guide through life. I ask that you help me cling to you. Anoint my head with oil and stay close to me all the days of my life. Renew our souls and help us renew our world.