Devotionals

 

Sharing our faith helps us to grow.  Since I am a free-lance writer and a Believer in Christ, I write inspirational material.  On this page I will share my writing thoughts with you . Visit often to see how the Lord has inspired me to honor Him with Good Words.

This page was last updated on: May 14, 2012

Lord,

Help me to always be found "doing the will of God from the heart;

with good will doing service as to the Lord and not to people."

Why? Because I love you and appreciate you loving me first.

Love,

Wanda

The Believer’s Song of Life

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want…….

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Psalms 23:1 - 6 (KJV)

This is a believer’s praise song of dedication to God. The Lord is the shepherd only to the soul who is wholly surrendered to Him. Listen to the words, “The Lord is MY shepherd.”  Can you say that with all your heart? If so, then you will respond to His voice, and follow where He leads. "My sheep hear My voice, and they follow Me, but a stranger will they not follow."

When a Shepherd lets His sheep from the fold very morning, He goes before them leading them to the good pastures. It wouldn’t do for the sheep to run ahead. They don’t know how to find the nourishing fields. However rough the path maybe, the Shepherd knows where to take the sheep to get what they need. He lays his reputation as a shepherd on the line in his effort to bring the sheep to good feeding places.

In every sheep’s life there are times when it needs to lie down to rest, or be near calmer waters.  Perhaps it is a place to rest from the stress and strain of the trip; to ease from life’s activities or to recover from an illness.  At other times, in the midst of life's rat race, the soul is kept restful in God's peace.

When evening comes the good shepherd returns the sheep to a shelter from the inhibiting environment. He stands by the door watching each one as it passes, inspecting each for special needs or medication. Near by is additional food and refreshment; He sees that there is always enough and to spare!

Goodness and Mercy follow the flock, as the Shepherd leads.  Someday the flock will reach the Fold from which they  shall never have to depart any more, and the Lamb that was sacrificed for them shall remain their Shepherd and abiding joy for ever.

PRAYER

Lord,

Maintain us everyday of this troublous life until the shadows lengthen and evening comes; until the fever of life is over and the busy work is stopped; then, Lord, in Your mercy grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, with complete  peace at last, through Jesus Christ our Lord! To you be the glory!

AMEN.

Copyright 2012 by Wanda Hartley Butts of Good Words Ministry. Permission hereby is given to reproduce, reprint, or forward this writing for the spread of the gospel, but only in its entirety, without any changes and copyright included. Also, please do not use this writing for financial gain. 

Good Words Ministry Devotionals

This page was last updated: May 14, 2012