The power of a pronoun
So easy to read the Lord is my shepherd I SHALL NOT WANT. Today I am touched by the power of a pronoun. The Lord is MY shepherd. Not "the" shepherd but "my" shepherd. To think that the creator the universe who spoke all things into existence knows my name, cares for the mundane-ness of my day.
He isn't in the executive suite and feigning interest in on my behalf as long as I contribute to his cause. He is "my" shepherd and I am on his mind.
Makes me! Don't like people making me do things but here David asserts God's power. He makes me lie down. He commanded me to abide by the Sabbath, to have a rhythm of life that stopped and listened. Reminds me of Hosea 2 where God lures, seduces, romances Israel into the desert to show them his love. Father I am move at light speed these days and these moments are like water to a parched soul. Thank you for making me lie down in green pasture, for being "my" shepherd, for reiterating that you are a personal God desiring a personal relationship.
Father, I don't want to lose this today. I will be buried in activity and frustrated that things are moving as fast or in the direction that I want. These emotions will seduce me into believing that I am king of my world. Please keep on my radar screen your desire to know me personally and confront me with my insane ability to think that I can control all that stands in front of me. I am think of J1 today Father, TRUST, TRUST, TRUST. I so easily trust myself when I have absolutely no data to support such a decision. May my trust remain in you and you alone.
And Father I pray for my friends in Haiti as them attempt to bring mercy, hope and healing to the devastation. Father I asked that you would keep them calm and trusting as help arrives.
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