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Isn't that what we all want? A less complicated life? Is it possible? So when do we start?
Well, the moment you step out of darkness and into the Light of God's Love you become part of His family. At that point we have the Shepherd to guide us, sustain us and give us hope for our future. If you haven't come into His pasture, will you take the time today to call on Jesus Christ? Lay the burdens down at His feet and put your trust in Him to feed, guide and shield you.
While all around you is trouble does it do you any good to look back? Wishful thinking that things were different? Like the normal of yesterday? I want my normal to be reading the Word of God each day and spending my thoughts on Him. That is being productive not matter if I am working, resting or spending time with others.
Our Shepherd leads us along a path that leads to good. Always, no matter how rocky, painful or lonely it seems. When it is dark and you wonder what is going on just look to Him. He is going before you. Let His rod and staff comfort you. Your soul will be refreshed and restored with all you need.
Psalm 23:4 says, "Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me."
Be careful when you feel like every shadow holds a goon sent to destroy you. Jesus will not let that happen. Only fix your eyes on Him and keep your hand in His. Eventually, you will be seated at His banquet table and those enemies will have to watch from a distance.
Let Holy Spirit anoint your head with oil. Let it cover your thoughts, imaginations, and dreams. Be comforted!
So, doing life with Jesus Christ really is less complicated isn't it? I mean, I wouldn't trade all my sorrows walking with Him for a journey without Him! He sees everything that comes along. I can trust Him with all my heart and love Him with all my soul and mind and strength. His Love takes all the complications and turns them into a good work.
Romans 8:28 untangles the ropes in our lives...the plans of God are always good. "We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose."
Do you believe this? Some think this says that now that they are saved, they can do whatever they want and Jesus will fix all the problems they got themselves into. Not so. Read this again!
If I love God and follow Him, then, the life I live will be a wonder filled design that is fully approved and blessed by God. Just two little words make the difference in whether our lives are less complicated or full of complications. IF. Yep, it's true.
What would you like today? A rest in green pastures with the Shepherd watching over you? Or, would you rather be outside the flock and fall into the hands of an enemy of trouble? Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. So, that's all I have to say about that.
God bless you as you take time sitting at the feet of the Shepherd today. You can come as you are. He provides the washing, the feeding and the sweet oil of His Spirit to refresh you. I pray you choose Him. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Abundance is...following the Shepherd