The 23rd Psalm - Proactively
This morning I received an email that contained some interesting thoughts. The instruction was to send this to a specified number of people with the promise that something good was going to happen today to everyone who followed this instruction.
After a few moments of meditation I rewrote the email in the spirit of my teaching moment this past Sunday. It speaks of what I have learned via my faith walk. I share it with you is hopes that you will be encouraged. Thanks for your time. -- John David
Thought Starters
(Not original with John-David)
'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.'
When God takes something from your grasp, God's not so much about punishing you,
but opening your hands to receive something better. '
The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you'
The following is a faith statement, based on the 23rd Psalm, for today.It begins with a prayer.
God our Creator. Walk through my life and guide me in the steps I need to take to move me from worry to faith. In the name of Jesus, I invite you to help me pro-actively live Psalm 23.
An affirmation of faith based on the New Century Version (NCV) of Psalm 23
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
I have everything I need
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
2 God lets me rest in green pastures. God leads me to calm water.
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
3 God gives me new strength.
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
God leads me on paths that are right for the good of his name
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
4
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
Gods rod and shepherd's staff comfort me.
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
5 God prepares a meal for me in front of my enemies.
God pours oil of blessing on my head;[a]
God fills my cup to overflowing.
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I choose to live knowing that
6 Surely Gods goodness and love will be with me all my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.