Psalms 23:2-3 NIV
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
Work is hard. It is mentally draining. At the end of some days I feel like a ringed out rag. The days cause anxiety because I want to stay on top of everything. I want to know that I will have strength to do the day. But I have learned that I cannot rely on my strength I must rely on His. I start my morning, before I even open my eyes, by stating the truth of His word-I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me(Philippians 4:13). True to HIs word He gives me just what I need each day.
He gives me more than endurance, He gives me the stillness and the peace of Him. He causes me to rest in Him. To lay down my burdens and have my soul refreshed. He directs my steps and tells me which way to go for His name's sake. Not because I am so good, but because He is so very faithful. He shepherds me and keeps me from getting lost in the hustle and bustle of life.
He gives me peace and stills the waters so that I can drink Him in. So that I can be nourished by His word. In my research I learned that sheep like to drink from still water. We are the sheep of His pasture and He takes care of us. He calms the troubled waters. He gives our souls what it needs- more of Him. Less striving and more believing. More trusting in the good Shepherd. He releases my anxiety as I intentional put my trust in Him. God is good.
Lord, thank You for causing me to rest in You. You give me green pastures where I am well nourished and cause me to have peace. You are my Shepherd and because of You I have no lack. You guide me on the right paths, the righteous path, that I might bring You the glory You so richly deserve. You are good and I thank You. You do it for me and You do it for all Your children and I say thank You. Forgive me when I try to rely on my own strength. Help me to always look to You. In Jesus name. Amen
Amen!
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