My Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

I have had a busy week antiquing, which I love and am very passionate about, but moving cupboards and crocks can be exhausting. It always brings me back to the 23rd Psalm where God encourages rest as we enjoy peace and quiet. He makes us lie down in nourishing pastures of his presence. He does not leave us in the desert, but leads us directly to the banks of quiet pools of refreshment, if only we follow. I had a new gate installed on the south side of our pasture. When I open the gate into the fresh new pasture, my sheep joyfully run through the gate to the tall grass where they frolic all day. When we cooperate with the rejuvenating rhythms he has ordained for each day, we will be physically, emotionally and spiritually restored.