Living Psalm 23

Living Psalms Book

Psalms in the form of words and art, reborn in the specific contexts of our world, privileging the voices of historically marginalized communities and those acting in solidarity with them.

Living Psalms ~ Psalm 23
Elizabeth Dilley

God is the provider of my care, what else do I need?
The Lord ensures I am renewed with water and rest, nourishment for my body
and healing for my spirit.
God tends to my body’s other needs –
midwifing my dreams and longings,
shearing away those things that weigh me down,
guiding me to safety through the deepest fears and sorrows.

You ensure that I am given freedom of life and movement
while directing my steps away from danger and death.
Your presence and correction are my constant comfort.

When my enemies encircle us like hungry wolves,
You take the milk of my life and the oil of my pressing
To offer a feast of hope and an anointing of abundance.

Looking back, I see how holiness and joy has followed fast behind us,
Renewing, transforming, and blessing.
I will make my home within your shelter,
and rest beneath your care for all the days of my life.

#Living Psalm 23_ Dilleyfor March 15 2026 Download

Living Psalm 23 was written by Rev. Elizabeth Dilley.

Living Psalms Book is created by UCC Witness & Worship Artists’ Group, a Network of UCC connected artists, activists and ministers bridging the worship and liturgy of the local church with witness and action in the community. Maren Tirabassi, editor

Logo is detail from Living Psalm 80 by Sophia Beardemphl, Redwoods, CA. Recovering from significant bullying, Sophia, age nine, read Psalm 80 and thought of brokenness that needs mending. She drew this broken and mended bowl.