shepherded

Opening Prayer: God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

     Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure. (Psalm 23:1-4, The Message)

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Journal: What does it mean to you that the Lord is your shepherd today?

Reflection: May you know the Lord as your shepherd today. The one who makes you lie down, leads you into quiet stillness, and restores your soul. The one who guides you in right paths for his name’s sake. The one who protects you and keeps you, who comforts and watches over you, and who is with you in the darkest valley. The one who prepares a table for you, anoints your head with oil, and makes your cup overflow. The one who pursues you relentlessly with his unfailing love and care all the days of your life.

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Closing Prayer: You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.

     Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I’m back home in the house of God for the rest of my life. (Psalm 23:5-6, The Message)