Hello, dear ones. It's so good to be sharing with you again. The more I am spending time reminding myself of who God is, the more I am convinced that who I believe God is makes a huge difference in my perspective on my life and the lives of those around me. In particular, I'm finding my TRUST increasing. If I remember God is our Creator, I trust Him more with our weaknesses. If I remember He is our Deliverer, I pray more, trusting He is listening and always at work. If I remember He is my Shepherd, I look to Him more often and trust He will guide and provide for me and those I love.
This week's scripture study focuses on knowing God as our Shepherd and I for one am so grateful we are not left to figure out this life alone. I'm thankful for a good Shepherd who KNOWS ME and loves me and desires for me to KNOW HIM and love Him and trust Him and follow Him.
Instead of sharing one long recording of all the Shepherd verses, this time I split the list of verses into two sets. (You're welcome! Haha!) I'll share the recording and video for the second set of Shepherd verses next weekend.
Maybe you're wondering what to do with all of these verses. Personally, I enjoy listening to them when I'm doing the dishes or driving in my car or going for a walk - or even when I'm falling asleep at night! I let the living, holy word of God just wash over my mind and soak into my heart. You can also take one or two passages and after reading them and maybe copying them into a journal, think and pray about questions like these:
What does this verse/passage say about God?Is this a new idea for me? Or one I remember often?How could remembering this affect my life today?How does this change how I interact with God? how I think about myself? how I interact with others?
You can also take the verses and turn them into a prayer. ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart" can become a prayer saying, "Lord, please help me to trust you with all of my heart.")
Click below to listen to, read, or print out the verses.
Video of the God our Shepherd verses being read
Audio only of the verses (with no music)
Video of the God our Shepherd verses being read
Audio only of the verses (with no music)
Numbers 6:24-26 NET
24 “The Lord bless you and protect you; 25 The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
Psalm 121 CSB
1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
4 Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
5 The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side.
6 The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night.
7 The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.
8 The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.
Psalm 23 NLT A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 91:1-4 NLT
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Isaiah 40:11 NIV
11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Proverbs 3:5-6 CSB
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.
Psalm 116:7 CSB
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
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Psalm 121 CSB
1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
4 Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
5 The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side.
6 The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night.
7 The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.
8 The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.
Psalm 23 NLT A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 91:1-4 NLT
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Isaiah 40:11 NIV
11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Proverbs 3:5-6 CSB
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.
Psalm 116:7 CSB
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
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This week, may your soul find rest in God, your good Shepherd. He loves you so very much.
Peace to you,
Melissa
If you've missed any posts from the DIVINE: Transformed by Knowing God series, you can find them all here.
If you've missed any posts from the DIVINE: Transformed by Knowing God series, you can find them all here.
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Thanks so much for sharing!