25. Psalm 23 and the Life You've Always Wanted
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Can you really live without lack?
In this reflection on Psalm 23, John Ortberg draws from Life Without Lack to explore one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture.
What does it mean to say, "The Lord is my shepherd"? What if "I shall not want" is not a promise that life will be easy, but an invitation to stop being driven by fear, scarcity, and unsatisfied desire?
This episode explores:
- Psalm 23 and the Kingdom of God
- Dallas Willard's vision of life without lack
- Freedom from fear and anxiety
- God's presence as the center of the spiritual life
- Green pastures, still waters, and restored souls
- Goodness and mercy following us every day
Featuring reflections from:
- Dallas Willard
- Charles Spurgeon
- C.S. Lewis
- Walter Brueggemann
Scriptures:
- Psalm 23
- Matthew 6:33
- John 4:14
- Matthew 5:44
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Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23
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00:00 Psalm 23: The Comfort We Need
00:30 Dallas Willard & Life Without Lack
01:22 The Lord Is My Shepherd
02:16 I Shall Not Want
03:09 Freedom From Unsatisfied Desire
04:00 Green Pastures & Still Waters
04:51 He Restores My Soul
05:43 Paths of Righteousness
06:05 I Will Fear No Evil
07:03 You Are With Me
08:07 Rod, Staff & Shepherd Care
08:29 A Table in the Presence of Enemies
09:16 Loving Your Enemies
10:09 My Cup Runs Over
10:48 Goodness & Mercy Follow Me
11:18 Grief, Goodness & Mercy
11:42 Living Without Lack
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