For the past few weeks we have introduced the song “Good Plans” by Red Rocks Worship. This song is based in the heart of Psalm 23.
Read the passage below:
Psalm 23
A psalm of David
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
See how the scriptures show up in the lyrics of “Good Plans”
The Lord is my shepherd
And He is everything I need
So, I will not worry
I will not fear the enemy
He said that He loves me
He said that He’s with me even though
I walk through the valley
Of shadow and death and still I know
He has good plans
He has good plans for me
So, I will take heart in deserts and gardens
He has good plans
He has good plans for me
If I know my Father
I know my Father has good plans
No weapon formed against me will prosper
The Lord, is my Savior
So why should I doubt my victory
Why would I question?
The rod and the staff that comforts me
He quiets the waters
He quiets the storm inside of me
So, what could be better
Than walking with Him when I believe?
We submit to Your plans
And surely
Your goodness and mercy, will follow after me
So, fear will not find me
‘Cause I’ll be dwelling in the house of God
Listen to the song: “Good Plans” – Red Rocks Worship
If you are interested in other verses that touch on God’s good plans you can meditate this week on:
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Proverb 16:9
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverb 19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Proverb 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my watchful eye”.
Ephesians 1:11
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.
