May 15, 2011

5-15-11 Sunday, 5:43 am Springfield, 44 degrees.

I am looking forward to the four worship services at Wesley this morning. I believe that God has given me a message to bring from the 23rd Psalm. Having been in Los Angeles last Sunday, my appreciation and love for the Wesley faith community has deepened.

We have two houseguests who arrived at 1:00 am. A friend of Bethany’s from APU and her brother are travelling to Cincinnati, and I am glad it worked out for them to stop here. Tomorrow morning Bethany reports at 5:30 am for her foot surgery. We will be prayerfully supporting her in every way.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. (NLT)

Thank you Lord for being my shepherd. I trust you and I follow you. You have called me to be an under-shepherd of the flock, a high privilege and great responsibility. Guide me as I serve you in this way today, and as I live in your presence while I journey with you from the high places, to the darkest valleys, and always looking forward to dwelling in your house forever!