From Jeremiah 31:2-3: “Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”
Brought out of wilderness
Darkness no longer speaks
Good Shepherd offers rest
Strengthened, no longer weak
Joyful journey of peace
Mountains singing with praise
Faith’s vineyards now planted
Harvest reaping God’s ways
Gladness fills every heart
Light rises to applaud
Good Shepherd gathers flock
Destiny’s Lamb of God
Redemption flows from love
Forgiveness sown from grace
Bethlehem bears God’s Son
Enemy gives up chase
Darkness replaced with hope
Mercy’s love fulfills peace
Good Shepherd quiets storm
Spirit transforms faith’s lease
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.”
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Thank you for this beautiful encouragement, Richard!
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Carole, thank you for sharing your words of affirmation for this poem’s theme. God’s peace be with you and Keith.
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Rest…Redemption…Hope. My encouragement for today.
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Amen. Vickie, your response offers three encouraging “actions” for each of us to embrace. God’s peace be with you, Harry, and your family.
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Beautiful poem Richard and to the grace from the Shepherd gives to all
Blessings
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Eileen, I appreciate your timely reflections, always filled with encouragement. Grace and peace rest with you and your daughters.
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Beautiful encouragement, Richard!
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Tina, your words of affirmation offer rich sustenance for the next step in my writing journey. Blessings.
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🙂Thank you for sharing such great post.
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Jesus our perfect shepherd for our souls
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