He Leads And Guides Us

Food for thought. 

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HE LEADS AND GUIDES US

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HE LEADS AND GUIDES US

Psalms 23:2-3 (NKJV) He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

As we look at verses 2 and 3 today, we see the Great Provider again. He leads us not to a field full of weeds, but to a lush green pasture. Not to turbulent waters, but to still waters. Our Shepherd makes sure that we get the very best. Picture the scene: a beautiful green meadow and a beautiful stream of crystal clear water. Picture yourself and Jesus walking there and enjoying the fruit trees, the sunshine, and the blue sky.

Picture the peace; not a single care, and all of our needs met. This is the picture that our Heavenly Father wants us to see, because this is what He has done for us. Jesus said in John 16:33 in the Amplified Bible, “In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]”

He restores our soul. Oh thank you, Great Shepherd, that we do not have to think like this world does. We are free to live at a much higher level. Our minds and souls are renewed by the Word of God. We think like God, because we have His Word. 

Our Great Shepherd leads us in the path of righteousness for His Name sake. He does not kick us or drag us. No! He leads us and guides us throughout our lives. He helps us when we are tired. He guides us when the path is dark and we do not know where to turn. He does all of this for His Name’s sake.

I want my children to be blessed, and I want my wife to have nice things. When they are blessed, it is a representation of me. It is the same with our Jesus. He wants us to look good and to be of a peaceful mind, because it shows His blessings in our lives. Rejoice today, because we have a Great Shepherd!

Confession: My Shepherd leads me to good things, and guides me in my course of life. He gives me His peace and blessings each and every day of my life. He is for me and not against me.

Today’s Bible Reading

Genesis 31:17- 32:12

Matthew 10:24 – 11:6

Psalms 13

Proverbs 3:16-18

Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan : English | King James Version (KJV)

Today’s Bible reading from Old Testament : Genesis 31:1-55

Today’s Bible reading from New Testament : Matthew 12:1-21

Today’s Bible reading from Psalms and Proverbs: Psalm 9:13-20

Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan : English | New Living Translation (NLT)

Today’s Bible reading from Old Testament : Genesis 31:1-55

Today’s Bible reading from New Testament : Matthew 12:1-21

Today’s Bible reading from Psalms and Proverbs: Psalm 9:13-20

The Lord Is My Shepherd

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

Psalms 23:1 (NKJV) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

For the next week, I want us to look at Psalm 23. This Psalm has been spoken at many funerals and events. It is what we would call a “Classic Psalm.” Many people that are saved, and many that are not saved, know this Psalm. But the question is, do we know it in our hearts?

Let us begin with verse 1. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Think about that. Our great King and Lord is a shepherd to us. A shepherd takes care of His sheep. One thing that I know about Jesus is that He takes care of us. He leads us and guides us in our course of life.

Jesus tells us in John 10:11, “The Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” He said that the Good Shepherd goes out, no matter what the condition is, and looks for the one sheep that is lost. He said that He will lead us, guide us, and provide for us in our lives.

Think of all the food that our shepherd has made for us, and the variety. He could have given us bread and water and said that is enough, but not our Jesus. He made so much that it is just amazing! Have you ever watched the food network and been blown away with all the different foods of our world?

He could have made the earth like mars: barren and empty. Again, Jesus did not do that. He made a world so full of life and treasures that it amazes the mind! Have you ever watched “Planet Earth,” and sat there with your mouth open at the beauty and wonder of all of His creation?

I could go on and on, but today, let us remember that the Lord is our shepherd. We shall not want, because He takes such good care of all of our needs. He is the God of the overflow, the God of wonder and might, and, most of all, He is our GOOD SHEPHERD!

Confession: The Lord Jesus is my Good Shepherd. He always looks out for every need that I have, and meets those needs for me. My Good Shepherd loves me, and always has my best in mind.

Today’s Bible Reading

Genesis 30 – 31:1-16

Matthew 10:1-23

Psalms 12

Proverbs 3:13-15

Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan : English | King James Version (KJV)

Today’s Bible reading from Old Testament : Genesis 29, Genesis 30

Today’s Bible reading from New Testament : Matthew 11:16-30

Today’s Bible reading from Psalms and Proverbs: Psalm 9:7-12

Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan : English | New Living Translation (NLT)

Today’s Bible reading from Old Testament : Genesis 29, Genesis 30

Today’s Bible reading from New Testament : Matthew 11:16-30

Today’s Bible reading from Psalms and Proverbs: Psalm 9:7-12

Did. You Realize

Something to think about.

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"26 From one man he created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries. \n27 “His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him—though he is not far from any one of us. (NLT)" -Acts 17:26-27

"Did you realize that the Bible tells us that God predetermined the time and place that you would live? Truly, you are where you are on purpose. The God-who-sees-you determined where and when you would be breathed into life. He has a plan for your life and is not surprised by the twists and turns that rise up in each of our stories. God made you in such a manner so that you “would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him.” Meaning, God has crafted your life in such a way that you would have the best chance of knowing him. What if we examined our circumstances both good and bad from this perspective? God is at work in the good and bad of our lives, hoping that through it all, we would reach out to him and find him. "

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Again The Kingdom

Food for thought..

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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip.  He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. (NLT)" -Matthew 25:14

"Have you ever loaned out a tool, your car, or serving platter only to find the item broken, dented, or chipped when it was returned?  This is a reflection of the stewardship of the other person.  If you think about it, God has made us stewards too.  He blesses us with food, shelter, and even relationships.  One day we will have to account for the things God blessed us with.  Are you the person who will return an item in better condition than when you received it?"

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God Is With Us

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God is With Us

As Joshua prepared to lead God’s people into the promised land, he heard these words: “The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Centuries later, Jesus echoed that same promise — “I am with you always.” The presence of God that guided Joshua now lives within us through Christ.

-Author Unknown 

Give Thanks

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"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (NLT)" -"Psalm 107:1 "

"God is the giver of good gifts! He provides\ncomfort and enjoyment for us everyday. From everything from a warm cozy home,\nto joyful celebrations, to the means to care for our families. Give thanks to\nhim for all He has provided for you. Make gratitude a part of your daily life. "

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Atonement

Interesting. 

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Atonement

On the Day of Atonement, Israel’s sins were symbolically carried away through sacrifice. Jesus, our great High Priest, entered once for all — not with animal blood, but with His own. His sacrifice didn’t just cover sin; it removed it forever.

-Author Unknown 

The Greatest Commandment

Love.

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The Greatest Commandment

God’s heart has always been for love, for us to love Him fully and to love others deeply. Jesus reaffirmed this as the greatest commandment, showing us that faith isn’t about rules, but about relationship. Love is both the starting point and the goal of God’s law.

-Author Unknown 

A Prophet

Interesting. 

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A Prophet to Come

Moses promised that one day God would raise up a prophet like him, a leader who would speak God’s words with authority and truth. That promise found its fulfillment in Jesus, who didn’t just speak for God but as God. When we listen to Him, we hear the very heart of the Father.

-Author Unknown 

Now Unto Him

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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Inspiration

God really is able to do far more than you can imagine or desire in your life. He is the God of all things good and pure, and He is your Father. Knowing this should give you confidence when you pray and when you are in times of need. It doesn't matter how impossible the situation may appear to be; God will always provide for you. That will never change.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you that I never have to worry about lacking a thing because you are always there for me. Lord, even when the situation may appear to be far beyond saving, I know that you will always make a way; your word tells me so. When I feel discouraged, may I find comfort in you, Lord. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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Quote Of The Day - The Only Answer

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

The only answer to fear is faith in God, knowing He loves you unconditionally and individually.

– Joyce Meyer

Inspire Me - The Bumble Bee

Food for thought. 

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Today's Quotation:

Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway.

Mary Kay Ash

Today's Meditation:

How often do we hold ourselves back from becoming all that we could be--all that we were intended to be? How often do our attitudes and disbeliefs fuel the very fires of negativity in our lives that are clouding our ability to see the opportunity that sits right before us with thick, black smoke? Our perspectives, attitudes, and ways of thinking determine so much of our experiences of life--the more positive we are, the more positive our lives become; the more negative we are, the more our inadequacies move to the center of our focus and the more miserable our lives begin to grow.

Often times, we are the only obstacle that stands in the way of realizing our fulfillment and our potential. We convince ourselves that there is something that we cannot do or will never be able to accomplish, or we embrace the mistaken conclusions and the ideals of others as our own beliefs and accept them as truths. I am aware of such a time in my own life, a time in which I convinced myself that surely I was unlovable as a result of the heartache I felt of opening up and being rejected by an individual. This caused me to question my own self-worth, leaving me feeling confused and in a perpetual state of despair that caused me to isolate myself on an island of negativity.

Some of the most beneficial changes I have made in life have been changes in the ways that I think. And although it is something I have to continually work at, the more I am able to reject negative thoughts and focus on the all of the positive potential I can create in the world around me, the more strength I find available to me--a strength, that much like the bumble bee, allows me to accomplish the impossible and keeps me from falling into negativity.

The healing powers of positive thoughts have been well documented by medical professionals and psychologists throughout our history. Ailments are lessened, recovery time is shortened, and chronic or debilitating illnesses are mastered through absolute will, determination, and resolve. Positive thinking really does change the actual makeup of our brains in a very physical way; the science is called neuroplasticity--which essentially means our thoughts can change the structure and function of our brains. It has been shown that the more we practice positive thinking, the more it causes our brain to strengthen and rewire areas of the brain that stimulate positive feelings.

Each day we are able to focus on the positive, we increase our ability to feel happiness and to live our lives much more fully. And the more we are able to focus on the positive in life, the more able we are to overcome the obstacles and difficulties we face in life.

Today's Challenge: Focus on what you CAN do today... which is virtually anything.

Questions to consider:

How can we stay focused on our potential in life?

How do negative thoughts become so predominant in our lives?

What are some potential benefits of seeing the world through positive thinking?

For further thought:

An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar sauce with him.

Zig Ziglar

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Fear Less Tomorrow

Nothing worse than fear and sometimes I am overcome by it. 

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Never To Much

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Still The Best

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Stronger Than The Storm

Just a little reminder.

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Discover The Unstirred Christ

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Every Day Is A Good Day

Love! Love! Love so more!

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You Are Blessed

Food for thought.

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February

 Just wanted to throw this out there.

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