I learned in a Bible study a year or so ago that we, like King David, can write our own "23rd Pslam" to the Lord, based on where we are in our life. I'm reading back through my journal entries from this mission trip we just completed--a journey into God's revelation and grace in Uganda. This entry came somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean while I poured out my heart to my Abba Father in uncertainty but expectation of what He had in store. Lord, you are my shepherd, I shall not want. You teach me about Your power, You bring me into Your presence. You show me the way to go and You bring me along when I wonder off. You do not allow me to stay lost, Do not allow me to walk with the wolf or sleep with the lion You correct and shelter me and do not despise me. You call me Your own. Surely Your love, Your goodness, and Your peace will follow me all of my life. It is my truest desire to dwell in Your house for all of my days and more. Even before reaching another continent, God showed me this trip would be one of correction and grace, shelter and goodness. He planned to show His presence and His power. He did all of this and more. Discipline hurts, but a wise friend told me I could rejoice in discipline because the Lord disciplines those He loves. I can rejoice that He does not allow me to wonder off to the right or to the left without using His trusty rod to give me a little whack back onto His path. He is indeed the Good Shepherd. I am so glad He calls me His own. This is my "Other 23rd" to the Lord while walking with Him into the missions unknown. Where are you today? Where are you in your walk with Him? What is your 23rd? Addicted to His glory, <3 -- R
