Status Updates From A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

Amid all this chaos of a confused society, Christ comes quietly as of old & invites us to come to Him. He invites us to follow Him. He invites us to put our confidence in Him. For He it is who best knows how we can be satisfied. He knows that the human heart, the human personality, the human soul with its amazing capacity for God can never be satisfied with a substitute. only the spirit & life of Christ will satisfy.

Every bit as good on a reread—maybe more so! There is such beauty, truth, wisdom, and life here!

When my eyes are on my Master they are not on those around me. this is the place of peace.

"I am completely satisfied with His management of my life. Why? Because He is the sheepman to whom no trouble is too great as He cares for His flock. He is the rancher who is outstanding because of His fondness for sheep — Who loves them for their own sake as well as His personal pleasure in them. He will, if necessary, be on the job twenty-four hours a day to see that they are properly provided for in every detail."

"Contentment should be the hallmark of the man or woman who has put his or her affairs in the hands of God."

this chapter (6: “He guides us in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake) made me teary. it’s hard to be a “sheep” — pun intended, but also not.

and in my teariness, i was reminded: the work required of me has already been done.

“and i am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (phil. 1:6) ❤️‍🩹