My Devoted Shepherd, it is You who watches over me to insure that my needs are met, my fears are removed and my eternal life is secure. I am confident that: In Your care I will lack nothing; I’ll be given rest from life’s trials; and, protection from those who wish to do me harm. I know I can count on You to take me to places to be refreshed so I can renew my strength and bolster my faith. As a result of surrendering my life to You, I know You will teach me how to overcome my problems and gain victory over the things that test my will to do what is right in Your eyes. When I grow weary and my will to go forward betrays me, I am counting on You to lift me up from the mire I’ve made for myself and provide me with the incentive to go on. As a part of Your flock, I promise to follow Your lead and emulate Your ways. Truth is the sure foundation You’ve laid out for me and I will build my life on it.
Though I may wander off sometimes, I am confident that, as My Shepherd, You will guide me back to the place where I belong. And even though the clouds of darkness loom over me, I will remain calm because I know You will shine down Your light to see a way of escape. It is for this reason that I do not fear evil … with all its taunting, beguiling and threats. Having You by my side gives me a backbone and causes me to believe that anything I face can be overcome through You. I feel protected by Your rod and staff. With them, You comfort me and feelings of safety abound. When You show me the way that I’m to go … in meeting my needs … pleasing You … and, being a good neighbor … I rejoice because I know I am doing what You expect of me. I am encouraged to know that You are my burden bearer and will help me get through anything that I may encounter.
I’m finding much comfort in being a part of Your flock. When You speak, my inner man acknowledges Your voice and within all I want to do is follow wherever You lead. It is with much joy and expectation that I follow You to the places and people who will bring joy to my life. I can never express enough gratitude for how lovingly You shepherd me and guide me to places where I can prosper and grow. Each day that I spend with You, I can feel my attitudes and behaviors being conformed to Your will. I treasure the fact that You have come into my heart to dwell and to show me how to live in charity and truth. I am thankful that You stand at the gate of life and watch over those who come to harm me or rob me of my joy. You are my way to Your Father and I am blessed to have a Shepherd who will guide me to Him. This is reason I need You to shepherd me each day. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
John 10:2-4 The one who enters the gate is the Shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate and the sheep follow His voice. He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.