The Lord is My Shepherd
Jeremy Riddle Lyrics


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Lord, My Shepherd:

Let the pain, in my life
Find it's healing, in Your eyes
Every hurt, every loss
Pull me closer, to Your heart
Let the wind and the waves
Bring anew, courage and a faith
I'm singing out, singing out...

The Lord is my Shepherd and I want for nothing
You lead me to water for You know I'm thirsting
And I, am only satisfied, by You

Every day, I make a choice
To be led, only by your voice
To be bold and unafraid
Knowing I am covered, I am safe
For even now, in my need




You are proving yet again to me,
You are there, You are there, Always there

Overall Meaning

"The Lord Is My Shepherd" by Jeremy Riddle is a song that expresses the singer's utmost reliance on God. The song communicates an open-hearted trust in God that is willing to engage with pain, loss, wind, and waves as a way to find courage, faith, and ultimately, healing. Riddle weaves the metaphor of a shepherd guiding and protecting his sheep throughout the song. The metaphor of the Lord as a shepherd draws from the imagery in the 23rd Psalm, which describes God's care for His people. In these lyrics, Riddle takes on the role of a sheep who waits for its shepherd to lead it to water when it is thirsting. He expresses his utter satisfaction in being led by God and his willingness to be bold and unafraid under His protection.


The refrain, "The Lord is my Shepherd and I want for nothing," reflects an acknowledgement of total dependence on God. By choosing to follow God's voice, the singer finds a sense of safety and security. Riddle concludes the song with the declaration that God is always there, proving once again His faithfulness to provide for His sheep.


Line by Line Meaning

Let the pain, in my life
I acknowledge the pain in my life


Find it's healing, in Your eyes
I seek healing in You


Every hurt, every loss
Through every pain and loss I suffer


Pull me closer, to Your heart
I ask You to draw me closer to You


Let the wind and the waves
I am open to experiencing the challenges


Bring anew, courage and a faith
If it means I will have more courage and faith


I'm singing out, singing out...
I sing to You, without fear or hesitation


The Lord is my Shepherd and I want for nothing
You are everything I need, and I trust in You to provide


You lead me to water for You know I'm thirsting
You know my needs and You fulfill them


And I, am only satisfied, by You
You are the only one who can truly satisfy me


Every day, I make a choice
Each day, I choose to follow You


To be led, only by your voice
I want to be guided by You alone


To be bold and unafraid
I desire to be brave and not afraid


Knowing I am covered, I am safe
I am secure in You, knowing You protect me


For even now, in my need
Even in my current state of need


You are proving yet again to me,
You continue to demonstrate to me


You are there, You are there, Always there
Your presence is always with me, unwavering




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