February 12 – God—The Shepherd with Integrity

So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands. Psalms 78:72

 

God is the shepherd with integrity—according to this scripture verse. From the most well known Psalm…The Lord is my shepherd…Psalm 23. He is one who cares deeply about His creation—man. He leads with love, honesty, truth, honor, and veracity those He “shepherds.” 

As we build and shape the character of our children and grandchildren we want them to be like Jesus…to walk in an honorable, trustworthy, honest, and dependable manner. But there is somehow more to integrity than that—there is a level of respect that can’t just be conjured up or created—it is inherent. If it a natural or inborn quality, can it be taught? It certainly can be encouraged.  

Training Tip – Make up a song about integrity.

            Integrity is honesty—I will always tell the truth.

            Integrity is trustworthy—You can always trust me, too.

            Integrity is dependable—I will do what I’m told to do.

            Integrity is part of me—that is how I want to be. 

Lord – You are my shepherd. I look to You to guide me in Your paths of righteousness and walk as You walk with integrity. 

Continuing with the Random Acts of Kindness Week—what are you doing today to show kindness?

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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