Jesus, the Good Shepherd: I need a Shepherd- #3
I believe I need a
shepherd.
Because I am sometimes timid and other times overconfident,
because I often don't know the best path yet pretend I do,
because I rush into dead ends or lead others into hazardous places, because my brightest ideas are seamed with darkness,
because the things I crave may not be what is good for me.
Because I am sometimes timid and other times overconfident,
because I often don't know the best path yet pretend I do,
because I rush into dead ends or lead others into hazardous places, because my brightest ideas are seamed with darkness,
because the things I crave may not be what is good for me.
I need a shepherd.
I believe in Jesus, the
best possible shepherd;
his wisdom leads me to the best opportunities,
his word comforts me when I'm anxious or afraid,
his arm steadies me when I feel weary and heavy-laden,
his wounded body displays the cost of my rescue.
his wisdom leads me to the best opportunities,
his word comforts me when I'm anxious or afraid,
his arm steadies me when I feel weary and heavy-laden,
his wounded body displays the cost of my rescue.
I believe in you, Lord Jesus,
the best possible shepherd.
I believe that I do not find you but you find me,
that I am under your care by virtue of sheer grace,
the love you give me is to be shared with others,
that you treasure my name and prepare a place for me,
that your fold transfixes earth and heaven.
I trust you, Lord Jesus, the good shepherd.
I believe that I do not find you but you find me,
that I am under your care by virtue of sheer grace,
the love you give me is to be shared with others,
that you treasure my name and prepare a place for me,
that your fold transfixes earth and heaven.
I trust you, Lord Jesus, the good shepherd.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.