THE
LORD OF ALL MY NEED!
Summer, although still very hot in our corner
of the world, is winding down. Soon the nature around us will take on a brown
and golden hue. It has been a summer of flurry filled with activity. Our nation
is in a crisis of leadership and there is great discontent. The wicked
beareth rule and the people mourn. Yet we have a shepherd who is the Lord of
all our needs.
Ps
23
The
LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters.
3
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's sake.
4
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.
5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6
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.
When
I need peace –
he makes me lie down in green pastures beside still waters. I think this is
modern man’s greatest and most elusive need.
When
I am weak –
he restores my soul [renews my strength]. Even young people are consuming
popular “energy drinks” at an amazing rate but I have peace like a river.
When
I am afraid –
he walks with me through my darkest valleys. He protects me with his rod and
guides me with his staff. My foot doesn’t stumble though the way is narrow and
rough. When enemies and predators roar he sets me inside a perimeter of safety
and prepares a quiet dinner in the midst of it.
When
I am troubled and frustrated – he anoints my head with oil protecting
me from the burning of the sun and from the annoying flies and worries that
buzz my head.
When
I fear a lack of supplies – my cup, my portion, he fills to
overflowing. I am given more than enough, sometimes through miraculous means.
When
I think of my future – I realize that his goodness and mercy
has led me all the way and I rest upon the promise that I will be welcomed into
the House of the Lord where I have an eternal home.
Dear
Lord, thank you for being my shepherd. Nothing will approach me today for which
you are not prepared. I rest in you today. AMEN
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