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Shepherd Well

As parents, we are shepherds to our children; providing safety and guidance as the grow to maturity.  This task is impossible to do without knowledge and understanding.  The demand continues to increase as they grow; as does the weight and importance of their choices.  For, our precious sheep(children) will stray at times.  We must be acquiring knowledge and understanding to know when and how to get them out of the thicket.  

Where does such knowledge and understanding come from?  

“For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

~‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2:6‬ 

We must be seeking these from God Himself through His word, prayer, and His people. The knowledge and understanding require effort.  It needs to be sought after.  A desire to obtain it drives the ability to acquire it.  I have spent countless hours pouring over His Word clinging to its truths during some pretty tough trials.  His word has been my rock and foundation through it all; bringing wisdom for me to shepherd well. 

Reflection

Who has God put in your life to shepherd? Your children? Kids at church? Co-workers?

Are you continuing to fill up with God’s knowledge and understanding so that you shepherd well?

Set aside time each day to fill your mind and heart with His powerful Truth. 

Prayer

Father, shepherding is demanding and tiring.  Strengthen us by Your word and lead us to knowledge and understanding that we may shepherd well, those you have placed in our lives.  We love you and thank you Jesus for being the Great Shepherd for us. Amen!

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