As my good Shepherd, you, Lord Jesus, are teaching me to think like you, rather than being swayed by my feelings.

This is your doing, to your glory, in line with your greatness.

I praise you for your faithful, deep work, your gracious goodness in bringing this change as I follow you beside the still waters, spending time gazing upon your marvelous Character.

You truly are Glorious, Great and Gracious!

You lead me in paths of righteousness: warning, guiding, teaching, 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, to obey you, that is following you in the paths of righteousness. Help me to be more consistent in that, thereby giving you honor and glory.

Picture: the joy of living in the light