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We still have a Shepherd. Psalm 23 reminds us of this truth and how our Shepherd is always there and we are never without guidance for the day ahead. This compels me to give thanks to God for waking me up with benefits like David said in Psalm 103:2 (KJV) “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” just waiting for me to access. All before I start my day, I have eyes to see, ears to hear, hands to touch, and feet to walk.  Knowing we have a good Shepherd who sent a Comforter (the Holy Spirit) to be with us daily, brings clarity to Psalms 23:3 (NKJV)  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. It makes me say, Lord, I need you to lead me today. 


In the book of John 10:11-14 (NKJV) Jesus said “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” With everything happening in the world around us we need this type of encouragement. Our God is intentional, He is not prone to making mistakes with His creation, even when our humanity causes setbacks through it all. He still shepherds us.


It's hard to ignore that caring for others requires sacrifice. Have you ever had to care for yourself and another person? It takes wisdom and understanding. There is a scripture in the book of Proverbs 8:1 (NKJV)  “Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? It does and we must hear and know the voice of the Good Shepherd and obey for it is Jesus who laid down His life for us, the sheep. Since this cannot be retracted by God, take Psalm 23 and pray it and believe it. I do!


Love your sister in Christ, 

LolaInspired

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