From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.”
Darkness shields life’s guiding light
Causing worries to take flight
Life’s trials, too much to bear
Ask, who really seems to care?
World seems to be crashing down
Running dry, emptiness drowns
Words and actions, meek and weak
Ask, who shall one run to seek?
Vacant wilderness, so dark
Crying out, life’s question mark
Heart and soul, feeling hollow
Ask, what voice shall one follow?
Voice answers, restoring hopes
Searching from distant slopes
Good Shepherd, looking for one
Saving His flock, one by one
From John 10:14-16: “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”
Originally published November, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
What a comfort to know that our Shepherd is right beside us as we journey through this veil of tears.
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Amen. Kathy, your faithful witness encourages others to trust in the light of the Good Shepherd.
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Thank you. Your words are always so uplifting.
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He sought and he bought me with his redeeming love
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Amen. Matt, thank you for sharing these warm and encouraging reflections. At the heart of faith will always be Christ’s love.
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Thank you for these great words of comfort today, Richard. Our Shepherd is our rock and shield.
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Suzette, I find strength in your witness . . . our rock and shield is found in our Good Shepherd. God’s peace be with you.
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We ask and the Good Shepherd has been seeking us all along.
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Amen. Vickie, I really find strength in your witness. Indeed, the Good Shepherd has been seeking us from the time of our first breath.
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Thinking of Jesus as our good shepherd has always brought me such comfort. A wonderful loem, Richard!
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Susan, blessings to you and Patrick. Psalm 23 is used frequently because of its image of the Good Shepherd, but there are other verses in Scripture with similar outlooks. I agree with you about the peaceful and encouraging presence of our Good Shepherd.
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