This is the kind of life you've been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss.They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you're named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls. (I Pet. 2:24-25, MSG)
When I am grieving out of control, when I am tempted to seek relief in the wrong ways, I can turn to the Shepherd of my soul. He will guide me back to peace, to contentment and righteousness. He will restore me and make me to lie down in green pastures once again.
I experienced this Saturday night as my friend Aaron praying long distance for me, brought calm, peace and contentment back to my soul.
Help me Lord to remember to turn to You as one of your sheep when I am traveling through the valley of the shadow of death.
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