Lord, our Good Shepherd,
As we walk through dark valleys,
valleys that feel like death,
valleys that lead to death,
[Name some valleys you are currently walking through or have walked through]
We will not be afraid,
[Name any fears you have felt]
For you are close beside us.
[Name how you have known God’s presence with you]
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
[Name the protection from harm and the comfort in grief and pain you have known].
In the name of our comforting Shepherd, Jesus, we pray.
Amen.
Read Psalm 23.
