Psalm 23

Writing spider

I will fear no evil. [That's protection.]

Psalm 23

Remnant of Wild Hydrangea

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [That's testing!]

Psalm 23

Lenten Rose

For His name's sake. [That's purpose!]

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Crimson Bee Balm

He leads me in the paths of righteousness. [That's guidance.]

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Yellow Lady Slipper

He restores my soul. [That's healing.]

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Dwarf Crested Iris

He leads me beside still waters. [That's refreshment.]

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Greenbrier Pinnacle from Mt LeConte

He makes me to lie down in green pastures. [That's rest!]

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Indian Pipe

I shall not want. [That's supply!]

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View of Mt LeConte from Greenbrier Pinnacle

The LORD is my shepherd. [That's a relationship!]

For the Praise of His Glory

Cranefly Orchid

In him [Jesus] we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.--Ephesians 1:11-12

Creator

Rugel's Indian Plantain

He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.--Colossians 1:15-16

Word as Creator

Fringed Phacelia

Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.--John 1:3

Eternal Word

Long-spurred Violet

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.--John 1:1-2

Rejoicing Anyway

Grass of Parnassas

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.--Matthew 5:11-12

Kingdom Heirs

Trailing Arbutus

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. --Matthew 5:10

Child of God

Cardinal Flower

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.--Matthew 5:9

To See God

Yellow Fringed Orchid

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.--Matthew 5:8

Mercy

Pink Turtlehead

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.--Matthew 5:7

Hunger to Satisfaction

Squirrel Corn

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.--Matthew 5:6

Humble to Heir

Stiff Gentian

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.--Matthew 5:5