Pastoral Words for the Week of October 9th

One of our near weekly practices at All Souls is to send out pastoral words from one of our pastors in a weekly newsletter. During the fall of 2022, we are trying out audio recordings of these words rather than written. This week, our pastoral words are offered by Bliss, our Senior Pastor. Sign up for the weekly newsletter.RSVP for Welcome to All Souls MealHere is a transcript of Dallas Willard's version of Psalm 23 used in today's recording:The Lord is my Shepherd,   I have life without lack.In his green pastures I’ve eaten my fill   so I lie down. At his still waters my thirst is satisfied. He heals and reintegrates my broken depths in his eternal life  so I can walk in paths of righteousness on his behalf. Even though I go through loss, hunger,    disease, aging, and death I will        fear no evil because you Jesus are with me. Your strong rod and protective staff put me at liberty. Your abundant provision is a feast for     me so I’m happy to share with my enemies. You give me hot showers and  warm fluffy towels, joyful experiences and     deep relationships, to make me feel clean, special, and powerful. My cup runs over so I can be generous without ever running out. Surely this world is a perfectly safe place for me to be Because I dwell and abide with God   in the fullness of his life in the Kingdom of the Heavens forever. That’s life without lack!Intro for Sermon Podcasts Outro for Sermon AudioWe are a community hoping to live the Jesus-way in our city as a people of God’s hospitality, God‘s restoration, and God’s shalom. Learn more about All Souls Charlottesville: www.allsoulscville.com