God’s Word Says….
Psalm 23:1-3 (NCV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. 2 He lets me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water. 3 He gives me new strength. He leads me on paths that are right for the good of his name.

My Thoughts…..
I found it amazing how God put together chapter 22 and 23 for me to meditate on the same day. Chapter 22 was devoted to David feeling abandoned and forsaken and like he did not have a friend in the world. This chapter, however, is pure satisfaction that God is all that he needed. Praise the Lord! God really got my attention on this though, because in a time when we just can’t seem to make enough money, find enough friends, buy everything we want and live like the ‘Jones’, yet the Psalmist reminds us that our true Shepherd, our Lord, Our Savior and our King is all we really need. In fact, He gives us peace and calm as we rest in His luscious and unswerving love and His selfless care for us. He gives us strength for each day and, through His Word and His messengers He leads us along paths that please Him. I also love the ending of verse 3, because it tells me that although I can gloat in my blessings, it is all for God’s pleasure and His good, and not for the purpose of anyone praising me or recognizing me as anybody any more special than any other child of the King. It’s all about You God, and I glory in that thought today!

Challenge……
Let me challenge you Brother and Sister to take time out today to find peace and comfort in knowing God more fully. Amidst all the storms of life, take time to really find Him and know that He is God. Allow Him to love on you and give you a warm calmness that can only come from Him. Then, as you recognize His greatness and the difference He makes in your life, just worship Him and give Him glory. Find peace in your Heavenly Father today friend! He loves you and wants to give you that peace and comfort in knowing Him.

Prayer……
Heavenly Father, thank You for the loving Father that You have become to me. Thank for using Your Word to yet again speak to my heart and give me the calm that I need today. Please help me each day to stop and glorify in You and all that You offer to me as Your child. I love You Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You, oh my Lord! I am blessed beyond measure and don’t really deserve a bit of it, but You bless me anyway. I feel like a King’s son, because I am blessed like royalty! Praise the name of the Lord! Please touch my friends today that struggle under the weight of all this world’s challenges. Please show them the calmness that You offer as their Savior and Lord. I ask all this in Your precious and Holy Name, AMEN!

Action…..
In response to God leading You through this devotional today, please get with a Bible teaching Pastor you may know and allow him to guide you. Otherwise feel free to reply to my post online, or you may email me directly at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I will gladly add you to my prayer list, and/or respond to your request(s) ASAP.