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5 min readLetting God Meet My Needs—Part One
In a culture that teaches you to secure your future through savings accounts, retirement plans, and career advancement, Pastor Rick Warren offers a different starting point: "Don't put your security in anyone or anything. You put your security in something that cannot be taken from you, and that is your relationship to God."
The message opens a verse-by-verse walk through Psalm 23, the most famous chapter in the Bible, which Warren calls "a perfect picture of the goodness of God." Before examining the psalm directly, he establishes three foundational truths: God is the source of everything you need to live; there is nothing you need that God cannot supply; and God does not want you worrying about anything.
The Shepherd's Role
Warren explains that a shepherd feeds, leads, and meets needs—and this is what God promises to do for you. But he also makes a practical application: if you are a parent, manager, or anyone with caring responsibilities, you are also a shepherd. "Dads, it is your job to feed, lead, and meet needs. Mom, it is your job to feed, lead, and meet needs of those children." The Greek word for shepherd, he notes, is pastor. "That is my job. It is my job to feed you through this book. It is my job to lead you. It is my job to meet your needs."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:29) **Series Introduction and Psalm 23 Setup** - Pastor Rick introduces the series "Living in the Goodness of God" and announces a verse-by-verse study of Psalm 23 as the antidote to nine sources of stress, starting with worry.
- 2 (01:23) **Three Foundational Truths About God's Goodness** - Pastor Rick presents three facts to write down: God is the source of everything, He can supply anything, and He doesn't want us to worry.
- 3 (02:44) **Psalm 23:1 and the Shepherd Analogy** - The verse "The Lord is my shepherd; I will lack nothing" is read, and Pastor Rick explains the role of a shepherd.
- 4 (05:43) **Why Worry is Unreasonable** - The first of five reasons from the Sermon on the Mount: worry is illogical and irrational.
- 5 (11:08) **Why Worry is Unnatural** - The second reason: nature does not worry; only humans in rebellion against God do.
- 6 (15:19) **Why Worry is Unhelpful** - The third reason: worry is useless and cannot change anything.
- 7 (17:33) **Listener Letter and Closing** - A letter from a listener in Rome, Italy, is read, highlighting the global reach of the ministry.
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Show Notes
In this study of Psalm 23, Pastor Rick teaches about the never-ending goodness of God—the answer to the worry, regret, indecision, emotional pain, and fear in your life. Discover how your life can be transformed when you understand and believe in God’s goodness.God is the source of everything you need to live. In Psalm 23, you learn he is the Good Shepherd: He feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches four things you can do to let go of worry as you trust your Good Shepherd.Worry affects your health, relationships, and overall well-being. But God says you don’t have to worry, because he promises to meet all your needs if you trust him. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how you can overcome stress and trust God in all circumstances.
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