Song Lyrics
Cornerstone
[Verse] My hope is built on nothing less, Than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus' Name.
[Chorus] Christ alone cornerstone. Weak made strong in the Saviour's love. Through the storm He is Lord. Lord of all.
[Verse] When darkness seems to hide His face. I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale. My anchor holds within the veil. My anchor holds within the veil.
[Verse] When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh may I then in Him be found. Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless stand before the throne.
Goodness of God
[Verse] I love You Lord. Oh Your mercy never fails me. All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands. From the moment that I wake up, until I lay my head, I will sing of the goodness of God.
[Chorus] All my life you have been faithful. All my life you have been so so good. With every breath that I am able, I will sing of the goodness of God.
[Verse] I love your voice. You have led me through the fire. In darkest night, you are close like no other. I’ve known you as a father. I’ve known you as a friend. I have lived in the goodness of God.
[Bridge] Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me. Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me. With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now, I give you everything. Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me.
Summer Songs: 23
Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. [contentment] 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams [peace].
3 He renews my strength. [strength, encouragement] He guides me along right paths, [guidance] bringing honour to his name.
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. [peace] Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. [protection]
5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. [vindication] You honour me by anointing my head with oil [honour]. My cup overflows with blessings. [blessing]
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Relationship
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd;
Ezekiel 34:11-12 “…the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search and find my sheep. I will be like a shepherd looking for his scattered flock.
John 10:14-15 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father.
Isaiah 40:28-31
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless…
…those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Discussion Questions
What word, or phrase stands out to you in Psalm 23?
Do you feel a special need for any of these things in your life (contentment, strength, encouragement, guidance, protection etc)?
Do you have any pro-tips for finding contentment, strength, encouragement etc when your current reality is challenging?
Closing Prayer
Loving Father, help me to live this day to the full, being true to you in every way.
Help me to give myself to others, being kind and generous to everyone I meet.
Help me to love those who don’t know you, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.
Amen.
(adapted from Lectio 365)