Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

We live in a world where we are surrounded by stress, bad news, and uncertain futures. Our natural instinct is to try and control everything, which only leaves us exhausted.

Thousands of years ago, King David wrote a song during his own times of deep crisis. He didn't look to his military power for safety. Instead, he looked up and said: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." So when David said this he is acknowledging how completely reliant he is on one God as his Shepherd. ‘I shall not want’ because God, as a good shepherd, will ensure I have EVERYTHING I need.

The same Shepherd who gives us rest also walks with us through our darkest valley experiences. Because He is our safe place in times of pain, He calls us to fear no evil.

God, our Shepherd, is always a safe place. He promises to never leave you nor forsake us.

People of God, be encouraged on today because the same Shepherd who gives rest, walks with us through our valley experiences in life.

God bless.

Min. Aiken.

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