Of all the scriptures, the 23rd Psalm is probably one of the best known and best loved. It is such a source of comfort that we often hear it read at funerals. But this Psalm does more than offer us hope after death. It also offers us words of hope and encouragement for living life fully and fearlessly, no matter what life brings. 

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (King James version)