MY SHEPHERD

Psalm 23

I would like you to try something with me!  Before you read beyond the paragraph break below, go get a piece of paper and a pen.  Then read Psalm 23 again and this time do your best to read it with “fresh eyes.”  Then pause and reflect on the work of a shepherd.  Try and think of as many things as you can that the shepherd does for his sheep.  Write them down on your piece of paper.  Take your time.  Try to meditate on David’s word picture, that the Lord is his shepherd.  Here is the list I jotted down last night:

Guides

Protects

Heals

Directs

Leads

Reassures

Fights

Serves

Feeds

Refreshes

Dies

Searches

Provides

Disciplines

Strengthens

Knows

Preserves

Loves

Nourishes

Calls

Restores

Finds

Ministers

Comforts

Renews 

Now, look at your list and think about how our Lord has acted as your shepherd and give thanks.