The Story of My Life

—Renee Adele Phillips
with The 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Looking back, I see how He provided,
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
and I see how He is my shepherd, still.
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He knows the peace I crave,
 He refreshes my soul.
and He designs perfect rest for my soul.
 He guides me along the right paths
He leads me on a 12-step path of healing
 for His name’s sake.
giving me hope and a testimony for Him.
 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I have been at the very rock bottom of existence
 I will fear no evil,
and I wouldn’t have been afraid if I’d looked up to You.
 for You are with me;
You were with me in that wasteland
 Your rod and your staff,
and the discipline I received from You
 they comfort me.
made me take Your hand and follow You into a holy place.
 You prepare a table before me
I feel so unworthy
 in the presence of my enemies.
that You would give me so much—
 You anoint my head with oil;
and despite my past, love me even as You loved David.
 my cup overflows.
My heart is so full of gratitude
 Surely Your goodness and love will follow me
because I am living proof of Your boundless grace.
 all the days of my life,
Every day, one day at a time, You will lead me
 and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
until that day when You welcome me home.