Shepherd
Overflow Worship: Finding Fulfillment in the Shepherd's Care
Lyrics
When I am thirsty
Feeling in need or lacking
He gives me water
Receives sustenance or fulfillment
When I'm weary
Exhausted or fatigued
He gives me much needed rest
Given essential reprieve or relief
When I'm broken
Emotionally or spiritually damaged
He gives me an alter
Provided with a place of worship or surrender
A place where I can go
A designated space for confession or sharing
To get things off my chest
To unburden oneself
I've never had a want for anything
Expressing never lacking anything
No not anything
Emphasis on having all needs fulfilled by the Lord
Not a single thing
-At all
-Cause the Lord is my shepherd
Depicting the Lord as a guiding figure
I have all I need
Assurance of possessing all required
Let's me sleep in the meadows
Metaphorical language: rest and guidance provided by the Lord
Let's me drink from the streams
-His voice gives me direction
-So I'll follow where he leads
-Oh the Lord is my shepherd
Reiteration of contentment due to the Lord's provision
I have all I need
-Oh the Lord is my shepherd
-I have all I need
-When I'm lonely
Experiencing isolation or solitude
He gives me his presence
Given the company or support of the Lord
A comfort that I can't
Assistance during times of emotional distress
Find no where else
-When I'm drowning
-In a sea of depression
-He reaches down
-And pulls me to himself
-Still I've never had a want for anything
Reiteration of never lacking
No not anything
-Not a single thing
-At all
-Cause the Lord is my shepherd
Continued emphasis on the Lord fulfilling every need
I have all I need
-Let's me sleep in the meadows
-Let's me drink from the stream
-His voice gives me direction
-So I'll follow where he leads
-Oh the Lord is my shepherd
-I have all I need
-Oh the Lord is my shepherd
Repeated affirmation of contentment through the Lord
I have all I need
-Oh His goodness
Recognition of the Lord's enduring benevolence and grace
And mercy
-Follow me
-For all my days
-For all my days
-And one day I'll call his name
-In his home where I'll remain
-For all of my days
-For all of my days
Reiteration of being eternally sustained by the Lord
Oh His goodness
-And mercy
-Follow me
-For all my days
-For all my days
-And one day I'll call his name
-In his home where I'll remain
-For all of my days
-For all of my days
Emphasizing perpetual presence and sustenance by the Lord
For all of my days
-For all of my days
-Cause the Lord is my shepherd
Final affirmations of complete fulfillment through the Lord
I have all I need
-Let's me sleep in the meadows
-Let's me drink from the stream
-His voice gives me direction
-So I'll follow where he leads
-Oh the Lord is my shepherd
-I have all I need
-Oh the Lord is my shepherd
-I have all I need
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