From: Word Ministries Date: 15/06/2014 2:59:31 PM To: Marian Klitzke Subject: Daily Prayer for June 15 - The Lord is my Shepherd Follow prayers_org on Twitter Daily Prayer for June 15 The Lord is my Shepherd Have you surrendered to the Good Shepherd? Are you content within the sheepfold where you are? While listening to a sermon on Jesus, our Shepherd, the church disappeared, and I saw myself gamboling about with 99 other sheep in a lush green pasture. At first I was very happy, but they ignored me; they didn’t appreciate my gifts. Besides, they bumped into me as though I wasn’t there even accused me of getting in their way and not doing my share to keep up. Well, I thought, I’ll just skip over to that other pasture where the grass looks greener. I hung back, allowing the others to pass me as they followed the shepherd, and when no one was looking I left. They didn’t care anyway. At first I was very happy; there was no one to bump into me or push my buttons. My happiness gave way to fear and sadness when I realized that I was lost; the green grass was gone, and I didn’t know how to get back home. Just as I caved in to self-pity, I saw a person with a staff walking toward me, and my heart lifted when I heard him call my name. The Shepherd had come to get me. That day, I let go of my pride and self-sufficiency. I asked him to forgive me for running away; asked him to who me how to let go of all my hang-ups and insecurities. As he picked me up I began to sing that old song: All to Jesus I surrender; all to him I freely give, I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. I am learning to love the other 99 in my sheepfold just as Jesus loves me, and I will be a blessing to everyone because Jesus is my Shepherd. PRAYER: O my Lord, you are my Shepherd, and I have everything I need. You are ever true to Your Word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Yo ur goodness and unfailing kindness shall be with me all of my life, and afterwards I will live with You forever in your home. Amen Scripture Reading Psalm 23 ©2014 Word Ministries, Inc. Word Ministries Inc PO Box 289 Good Hope, GA 30641 US If you no longer wish to receive communication from us: Cancel To update your contact information: Update No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - avg Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3964/7679 - Release Date: 06/15/14
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