The Lord is My Shepherd

Psalms 23 King David was raised as a shepherd, and is the best person to write these timeless words of comfort and assurance. Let’s just consider just one verse from this powerful Psalm of David V 1: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. It is a powerful metaphor used many times in scripture.  The relationship between shepherd and sheep.   A shepherd, as it’s often described in scripture, has a very unique and powerful role-- But there is such a thing as a “sheep-herder” also.  This would be a much different role.  We often think of the shepherd as out in front of the sheep- leading them.  A sheepherder simply cracks the whip or corrals the sheep, driving them from behind.  And notice here that David does NOT state:   The Lord is my sheepherder…  No-- he says SHEPHERD. Are you discouraged, critical, negative and short tempered?  Are you dis-satisfied with life these days?  I think we all have felt it.  Since march of 2020, we’ve been facing a health pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus. This pandemic has wrecked havoc with our lives.  But another, more subtle and hidden virus is raging alongside the Coronavirus.   Many are suffering through a pandemic of discontent.  Frustration, anger, bitterness, anxiety and all host of other negative emotions are wrecking havoc within our families.  The following is a rebroadcast of a sermon I was able to deliver recently, where I discuss Philippians 4, a letter the apostle Paul writes from prison.  There are three distinct keys to learning to be content-- no matter our circumstances.  We must find and concentrate on the positives, we must find a way to give sacrificially to others, and we must remember this secret-- that for those of us who are Christians, Christ lives in our hearts, and HE does give us the strength to do all things. I hope you are encouraged today, on the Encouragers United Podcast! Encouragement Positive mental attitude Enthusiasm, Dreamer, Coach, Mentor, Friend [email protected] charlesrgrimes.com Twitter: @charlesrgrimes https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-grimes-2b78444b/ https://www.instagram.com/encouragers_united/ https://www.facebook.com/EncouragersUnited/?modal=admin_todo_tour https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-40nUSl9SCekbbhk3FzYw?view_as=subscriber