More thoughts on Psalm 23

You, Lord Jesus, lead me in paths of righteousness,

guiding,

teaching,

warning,

disciplining.

You nudge me when I am about to say something negative, out of bounds, unhelpful or gossipy.

And when I heed your warning, there is a sense of freedom—freedom from the selfish desire to give myself a thrill by being the one to pass on information or to be the authority in some matter.

To deny self and obey you, that is following you in the paths of righteousness.

I praise you, Lord, for you have sent your Spirit in me to lead me.

I praise you for your great patience in working with me to help me to

quit worrying,

reject complaining,

refuse to feel sorry for myself,

walk away from disappointment and discouragement,

choose instead to walk with praise in the demanding paths of righteousness that you have prepared and where you lead me.

I praise and thank you

for your wonderful shepherding,

for your faithful goodness,

for your continued, gracious patience.

You are marvelous, merciful and magnificent

in your persistent, powerful, positive transforming work

in the lives of your children.

Help me to  live in the light of these truths, no matter my circumsatnces.

Picture: The Great Shepherd  Jesus watching over us, leading  you and me in paths of righteousness.