Psalm 23: 1-6
1 THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.2 He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him--not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.4 Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.6 Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.
I chose to grab the Amplified version of the great prayer because it gives a little more juice to one of my favorite Prayers. We often find ourselves in fear and struggle. Not knowing what where to go or what to do when a obstacle presents its self before us. I think of the Psalmist David who him self was a shepherd wrote this prayer and gave a great hands on account for how God watches over us like sheep. See sheep are in constant need of care and attention as are we. Sheep are pretty fragile and no so smart animals as are we in some aspects of our lives. So when we look at God as the Protector and Guider of his Flock (us) we know we have the most amazing Shepherd looking over us. No Matter what comes before us it is in him we turn to for protecting and guidance in all things.
Oh my friends how easy it is to get lost like the sheep. We have so many things working against us. From the evil one to material things, and sin, and even other people ,we have many things trying to lead us astray and away from him. I know it is a struggle. I struggle daily if not hourly. It is just understanding that even though this person or this thing has caused some reaction in my life momentarily, it can not be allowed to change my understanding of who loves and wants and protects me. The ideas that we can turn to him at any moment and know deep in our core that he is still there for us , is truly the best think i can imagine. Before i knew him(god) i was lost and now i am found like the sheep who went on his own adventure and now is back in the flock.
My GOD protects, My GOD loves, My GOD guides and as the song goes MY GOD is An AWESOME GOD.
I am a man who grew up with little faith but found myself lost in MYSELF. It took 31 years for me to come to understand that there is something far great than me out there. It was someone who wanted me even more than I wanted him in my life. His name was Jesus Christ and he Suffered for me Far Greater than i EVER understood.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Michael W. Smith - You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)
Is this not a Amazing SONG. JESUS is the Prince of Peace
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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