For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord! Isaiah 55:8

You may have experienced times of rejection, abandonment, betrayal, shame, fear, confusion, or loss along your journey…..but listen and meditate on the Lord’s words to you:

PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

It is His job to supply all of my needs – food, shelter, emotional support…

He makes me lie down in green pastures: He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

He will take all of my burdens, hurts, and brokenness to bring healing. He will guide me on the way that is aligned with His will.

Even though I walk through the valley of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

When I am in the pit, and I don’t see any way out I must know that You are with me and that you will be my strength.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil, my cup overflows.

You set the time, space, and circumstances in front of my enemies. You anoint me with your Holy Spirit and pour down Your overflowing graces so that I am able to love like You.

Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life!

When I obey and do what God wants me to do, goodness and kindness will be with me always and in all ways.

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

When I walk with the Lord in his Kingdom, I am eternal.

(Take time this week and ponder these words and record in your journal what you received)

From book, “Strength For Your Journey”, by Linda Rose www.lindarose.net