Devotion: Meditation on the 23rd Psalm

But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil. —II Thessalonians 3:3May I daily read Your WordFeed upon the passagesAs sheep graze the fieldTotally dependent on the caring ShepherdTo protect,To lead and guide,up scary, narrow mountain pathsTo green mountain meadowsAnd waters still and safe to wadeFill my being with truthRelying on God's graceNot my wayward prideThat leads to dangerous cliffsAnd tearing bramblesThat catch mud-stained woolNeeding, bleating for theblood-stained hands of the ShepherdTo set free, to save.I kneel, yield to hands that extract thornsWash my woolMake me cleanRecognizing my needTo stay close to the ShepherdHeed His instructionsThat I might alwaysLive in the security of HisProtecting staff.Dear Jesus, I am thankful that no matter what, I can rest in You. Amen.Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.By Carolyn R ScheidiesFrom First I Bow