Psalm 23 - Paraphrased

 Based on Psalm 23 (MSG)

 ^1-3 My God, you’ve given me everything I need.

    You have been faithful to give me rest

        And revitalization anytime I need it.

    Like you promised, you lift the stress off my shoulders

        And tell me where to go next.

 ⁴ Even when my world is falling down around me,

       I feel safe in knowing you are there.

  Your loving arms wrap around me

       And my need for security is fulfilled.

 ⁵ You prosper my life abundantly

       In front of those who hate me,

       All for Your glory.

   You lift my head and wipe my tears,

      Assuring me I’ll be okay.

  I’m blessed so much I cannot contain it,

     Yet I don’t even know it!

 ⁶ You chase after me with your loving arms wide open,

      And still I hesitate to trust you enough to let you come near.

  Your love is so great and keeps me safe in your house forever,

     If I will just take that first step to enter.