I Need A Shepherd

I Need A Shepherd

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I’m running along Canyon Ferry Reservoir listening to podcast about getting closer to God.

It’s been awhile since I felt connected to God in a deep way.

It’s not his fault He’s been readily available I’ve just been too busy trying to figure out life that I forgot I need a shepherd.

The guy on the podcast is Alex Jones who created the Hallow Prayer App. (not the radio talk show host)

He said when you wake up in the morning, get a verse from the Bible and meditate on it before you get out of bed.

So I did.

The word “Shepherd” came to mind so I blocked everything else out of my brain and just focused on that one word.

I used to be good at hearing God. It’s not hard for me to sense His voice (not audible) and know what to do. But the last five or six years a lot has happened to crush my trust in Him or anything really.

I got up and found this verse that is usually associated with funerals and death.

I find it to be quite the opposite.

For me it brings hope to a vacant soul.

I’m a pretty self sufficient guy but when you get below that layer of confidence there’s a soul that needs a shepherd.

I’m tired of trying to manage my life.

Psalm 23 1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

This verse tells me Jesus is in charge and if I allow Him to be I will need nothing else. He can and will restore my soul and guide me into righteousness. The world is a valley of death and trying to live in it is not easy. Evil is everywhere as it tries to lure us to the dark side. Jesus’ rod and staff will guide me and help keep me on the narrow path of righteousness and that comforts me.

As much as I’d like to think I’ve got this….I don’t.

I need a good shepherd.