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Because the Lord Is My Shepherd



"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."  KJV

Dear Friends,
I had a dream last night that I talked to youngest brother and told him I was sad.  In the dream he called me and said: "I emailed you the 23 Psalms, did you get it."  During my meditation this morning I read and pondered the Word of the Lord in this beautiful and familiar Psalm. It was as if I could hear the Holy Spirit whispering, "I sent this to you, do you get it?"  Well, I thought I had it.  It is not just having it memorized. I thought I had internalized it.  But God, had a question that could not be ignored.  He prodded me through His Spirit...
Understand that you don't have to worry or be concerned about anything, I am God and I am guiding the events of your life.  Because I am your Shepherd...
Understand that when the assignments are too intense and the burdens too great I am Your Coach and I call for time outs.  Its My Voice you hear - "my yoke is easy" Because I am your Shepherd...
Understand that when I send you out to represent me I supply you with renewed strength, hope and determination.  Restoration.  Because I am your Shepherd...
Know that there is no trial, no distance, no circumstance that can hinder My will "neither life nor death nor principalities"     Because I am your Shepherd...
Know that the hairs on your head are numbered and "no weapon formed against you shall prosper"    Because I am your Shepherd...
I am your protection...I am your sustenance...I've got your back "goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life..."  Because I am your Shepherd
Finally, when life here is over "I go to prepare a place for you that where I am you will be also"
 "I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine."
 - St. John 10:14
"Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need!"
  - Psalms 23:1 TLB
in Christ,
Sis. Stephanie

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