"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul." -- Psalm 23:1-2

This is one of the most comforting and endearing texts in all of Scripture.  We go to it when we're anxious, when we're grieving, when we are confused, when we are afraid.  We also go to it when we're thankful, hopeful, and even when we're joyful.  It is one for the ages and has been memorized generation after generation.  If you have not memorized the 23rd Psalm, I highly recommend you do so.  It speaks to God's nature in that he is one that will provide for us, guide us in right ways, and when we're stressed, frazzled, and just generally discombobulated, he will make us lie down in green pastures.  I've heard that when sheep would be anxious, the shepherd would physically force them to lie down, which would have an amazing calming effect.  Sometimes, when life seems to be short-circuiting and we're all out-of-sorts, we just need to lie down, feel the hand of God upon us, and breathe deep.  In that moment, we know we're not alone, and there is one greater than we guiding us, and providing for us.  

Readings:  Exodus 5:22-7:24; Matthew 18:23-19:12; Psalm 23:1-6; Proverbs 5:22-23