This isn’t a “new” song and since it is based on one of the most famous of King David’s Psalms, Psalm 23, it is likely to be familiar to many.

This song is powerful. Crawford uses the words of David’s psalm to combat her own anxiety, fear, and general unease that routinely rears its ugly head in this chaotic and unpredictable world. Her lyrics remind her listeners of the immense peace available to all those who walk with Jesus and can lay down life’s gunk at His feet, and lay down control to receive a peace that passes any understanding.

Any time I feel that anxiety or fear creeping up, I like to play this song as a reminder of who is in control and that He’s got me. He has always had and He always will have me.

I hope you enjoy this one! –Jason

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“Still Waters (Psalm 23)” lyrics by Leanna Crawford, Jonathan Gamble, Justin Mark Richards

[Verse 1]
Great Aunt Maurine said at a hundred and three
“Write scripture on your heart for when you need it
‘Cause anxiety hates Psalm 23
So just say it to yourself ’til you believe it”
And I’m feeling like I’m needing it right now

[Chorus]
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters ’til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters I’m safe

[Verse 2]
Lord, I believe You can set mе at ease
Turn this broken piеce in me to peace and quiet
I know there’s power in Your word
So I’ll say it over and over ’til my soul’s reminded

[Chorus]
Oh, the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters ’til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters I’m safe

[Bridge]
Still waters run through any valley I could find
I’m laying fear down here at Heaven’s riverside
Your word has been true in every season of my life
I believe, yes, I believe that
Still waters run through any valley I could find
I’m laying fear down here at Heaven’s riverside
Your word has been true in every season of my life
I believe, yes, I believe

[Chorus]
Oh, the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters ’til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters I’m safe