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I
Shall Not Want
I love the 23rd Psalm. It
is one of the few Scriptures that I have been able to commit to memory. I have
recited it in times of anxiety and fear. But also, in times of praise and
thanksgiving. This Psalm says it all to me. When we, the sheep of His people
don’t wander off and sometimes get lost… we are in the perfect and loving care of
our Shepherd. When we are following Him, He supplies our needs. He protects us
and provides for us and gives us peace. So, when we sense danger lurking, He
covers us as a shield when we cry out to Him. It is when we go off on our own
that we are vulnerable. Sometimes, because we are determined to take care of
ourselves, He lets us. Not a good idea.
When I ask Him to guide me and cover me first thing in the morning, I am always
amazed at how smoothly my day goes. But when I am distracted by many other
things… I find myself fighting impossible battles I cannot win. Dear Father, thank You for our loving
Shepherd, Jesus our Lord. May we follow Him wherever He goes. Help us so that
we do not wander off on our own. Help us to seek You first in our day so that
we are not fighting impossible battles that on our own, we cannot win. Guide us
on the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake. And keep us in Your loving
care. Let us hear and follow Your voice. For then surely, goodness and
lovingkindness will follow us all the days of our lives, and we will dwell in
the house of the Lord forever.
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