The Shepherd God
The Shepherd God: Finding Peace, Worth and Purpose in a Busy World is an extended reflection on Psalm 23 which considers the timeless Old Testament poem and the message its writer, David, brings to us today. The book draws on my own contemplation, reflection and study of the text at a time in my life when I found myself in the “darkest valley” that David describes.
When I went through a traumatic time at work and suffered from depression and anxiety God pointed me towards this classic Old Testament text and spoke to me vividly through its words.
In The Shepherd God I share some of the insight I gained through several months of careful reflection on the words of Psalm 23 and describe how David, an ancient shepherd, helped to restore me to health whilst also showing me how I could find peace, worth and happiness in a busy world.
This section of my site provides more detail about the book and links to buy.
More about The Shepherd God:
- The Shepherd God: What is it about? An overview of the book’s content.
- The Shepherd God: Free Samples. Read the introduction and chapter one for free.
- Reviews of The Shepherd God: find out what people think of the book.
Other Psalm 23 material on my website:
- Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd
- Psalm 23: We must not fear
- Psalm 23:1-4: The Lord is my shepherd
- Psalm 23:1-2: Green pastures
- Psalm 23:1: The Lord is my shepherd
- Psalm 23:1: The Lord, my shepherd
- Psalm 23:2: He makes me lie down in green pastures
- Psalm 23:2(a): He makes me lie down in green pastures
- Psalm 23:2(b): He leads me beside quiet waters
- Psalm 23:3(a): He restores my soul
- Psalm 23:3(a): He refreshes my soul
- Psalm 23:3(b): Paths of righteousness
- Psalm 23:3(b): He guides me in paths of righteousness
- Psalm 23:4: I will fear no evil
- Psalm 23:4: The darkest valley
- Psalm 23:5(a): The Lord, our host
- Psalm 23:5(b): A generous host
- Psalm 23:6(a): Goodness and love will follow me
- Psalm 23:6(b): I will dwell in the house of the Lord
