Even though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of criticism (from others and from myself), that valley of rejection,
I am not afraid—I feel Your love, Jesus. You are guiding me with Your staff—the
Holy Spirit. Thanks for always being with me…for never leaving or forsaking me
(Hebrews 13:5). I claim that promise—knowing that in Your wisdom You are my
shepherd.
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| Sheep in Israel |
The wisdom of the Psalm 23, as described in the book A Shepherd
Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller, is that the shepherd gives his all
for his sheep. His love, attention, understanding of their habits, desires and
needs, and constant commitment to their care are his focus. That is just how
Jesus treats us. His sacrificial love and compassion never fails. The faithful love of the LORD never ends!
His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each
morning. Lamentations 3:22-23. God is so good to me. He lifts me up when I
am down—just like the shepherd who uses his staff to lift the little lamb up
out of a pit. Even though I walk in the valley…I am not alone, abandoned nor
mocked by my Lord and Savior—my Shepherd.
Do you feel the love of the Lord…His
presence in your life even when you are feeling down?
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus—You are an awesome Shepherd. Thank you for revealing to me that
not only will You never leave me or forsake me, but You provide all I need and
protect me. I am forever grateful. With this reminder of Your love, I am
refreshed and renewed.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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