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YOU NEED A SHEPHERD

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1

Let’s take another look at Psalm 23. Of all God’s animals, sheep are least able to care for themselves. They’re dumb! - Ever see a sheep roll over and do tricks? They’re defenseless! They’ve no fangs or claws so they can’t bite you or out run you. They’re dirty! Your cat can clean himself, but sheep? They get dirty and stay that way! Listen: ‘All we like sheep have gone astray’ (Isaiah 53:6). ‘I don’t like being compared with sheep’ you say. Alright, then take this simple test: (1) I can control my impulses (2) I never play the victim (3) I can’t relate to Jekyll and Hyde (4) I’m always upbeat and upright. Does that describe you? Let’s try a few more: (5) I always make peace (6) Every relationship is harmonious; even old flames speak well of me (7) I love all and am loved by all. Is that you? No? Then how about this? (8) I’ve no fears. Stock market plunges - I’m cool; malignant growth - yawn; terrorist threats - just the problems of lesser mortals. No? Then how about this? (9) I don’t need forgiveness (10) My life’s an open book (11) I’ve never cheated, lied, or lied about cheating. No? Sounds as though you do need a shepherd, otherwise you might wander off some cliff’s edge or get devoured by the wolf. Today, instead of saying, ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’’, try saying, ‘The One who is my Shepherd is also Lord over every area of my life.’

Prayer
Heavenly Father – I NEED A SHEPHERD – and you are the only one that can fill the void. Help me let go of “self” and let you take over my life – my daily walk and decisions that I make. In your Precious Name, Amen