Traveling Light

I read this a while ago and loved how Max Lucado broke Psalm 23 down in his book "Traveling Light."  He talks about how we're so burdened in this life and "carrying" with us too many things we were never intended to bear.  Below, he shows how Psalm 23 calls us to rest.

Rest from doing things my way. Why? Because the Lord is my Shepherd.

Rest from the endless wants. Why? Because I shall not want.

Rest from weariness. Why? Because he makes me to lie down.

Rest from worry. Why? Because he leads me.

Rest from hopelessness. Why? Because he restores my soul

Rest from guilt. Why? Because He leads me in the paths of righteousness.

Rest from arrogance. Why? Because it's for His name’s sake

Rest from valley of death. Why? Because He walks me through it.

Rest from shadow of grief. Why? Because He guides me.

Rest from fear. Why? Because His presence comforts me

Rest from loneliness. Why? Because He is with me

Rest from shame. Why? Because He has prepared a place for me in the presence of my enemies

Rest from disappointments. Why? Because He anoints me

Rest from envy. Why? Because My cup overflows

Rest from doubt. Why? Because He follows me

Rest from homesickness. Why? Because I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever