There are other aspects to God’s presence that help us. Facing enemies; healing hurts; future uncertainty; eternal residence… all of these can cause us to doubt and feel fear. The companionship of the Shepherd becomes even closer and more helpful as we wrap up this marvelous Psalm. I will address some of the specific challenges that many of us feel in life and how the Shepherd meets me there. (Psalm 23:5-6) You can also see the bulletin with the notes on the back here.