Shepherded | The Lord is my Shepherd - Psalm 23; John 10:11-18 - Clint Leavitt

In a world that seems to spin faster every day, where anxiety has become almost a badge of honor for being 'busy enough,' we're invited to discover a radically different way of living. This week we dive into the phrase 'He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul,' reveals a profound truth: our Good Shepherd doesn't just lead us through chaos—He intentionally guides us to places of stillness. Like sheep who refuse to drink from rushing streams and will only drink from calm waters, we too need those quiet moments where we can truly be refreshed. Mike Shirey challenges our cultural addiction to busyness and invites us to understand that productivity isn't the same as peace. We learn that anxiety often stems not from our circumstances, but from our response to them—specifically, our reluctance to fully yield our lives, our control, and our worries to God. The beautiful imagery of the shepherd carrying lost sheep, holding them close to his heart, reminds us that in our weakest moments, Jesus doesn't just walk beside us—He carries us. This isn't about escaping life's difficulties, but about learning to find peace in the midst of them, trusting that the One who overcame the world walks with us through every valley.