The Lord is my shepherd, a perfect shepherd. I’m but a stupid sheep. He leads me to water and food and places to be refreshed and rested. If I listen to Him I won’t get tired.

He not only provides for me physically, He restores my spirit when it’s down.

I need Him. He will tell me which way to go or not to go today. I need to trust. His ways keep me with Him.

Even though I walk through some scary days, grieving days, I won’t be alone. I have nothing to fear. He protects and guides me with His shepherd’s equipment. He loves me.

And He treats me like a special guest.

Even when the enemy of my soul is trying to pull me down. If I sit with Jesus, He will fill me up. He is the best host. His meal is amazing, and He pampers me giving me all I need after a hot dusty journey.

Even my cup is overflowing. Jesus is generous.

If He does this for me today, surely His love will pursue me every day of my life.

Today I choose to live with Jesus all the number of my days.

In the present.

(Psalm 23 according to the “Andy Lee with the help of a friend” version.)

Thanks Maureen for your insight!

Grace and peace,

andy