Psalm 23:1

I shall not lack anything “lo achsar” (לֹא אֶחְסָר). God gives us enough hints to help us to make good choices that are in accordance with His will.

God is not our “servant” but our friend. The Hebrew word for Shepherd shares a root with the word for companion, or close friend.

YHWH Ro’i (יְהוָ֥ה רֹ֝עִ֗י) God is “the one who sees me”. He sees what I need and gives me what helps me in the moment to move forward. So, it doesn’t mean that God gives me everything, but contributes what promotes my growth.

These can also be challenging situations, because in them we come to the border of understanding and enter the world of trust (belief). Then God is there. Sees me and gives me what I need to move on. I shall not lack anything.