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STILL WATERS.
March 23, 2026.
While quietly sitting before the Lord today, I had asked Him what He wanted to say for the Blog Post. He gently asked, “May I take you beside the still waters?” I joyfully replied, “Yes, please, that sounds like a wonderful break!”
As I tuned in to the familiar sounds of springtime – the birds happily chirping, the wind chimes singing their love song to the gentle breeze and the distant hum of a lawnmower, I began thinking about King David. He so eloquently penned his heart for the Lord in Psalm 23. He portrayed the Lord as such a caring and protective Father.
In verse two though, David makes what I thought to be an odd statement when he said, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” I first thought to myself how many times as a child I would lie down in the grass and gaze up into the clouds. Fun times! Yet there is a footnote in my bible that says, “Sheep are fearful, defenseless animals. They will not lie down unless they feel entirely secure.”
So I then saw it as David being so secure in His relationship with Yahwey that he felt safe enough in the Lord’s leading to take a nap in the grass while tending sheep. The Lord became the Shepard! David realized even the valley of the shadow of death brought no fear to his heart. He was completely secure in Yahwey’s ability to protect himself and his sheep.
As I pondered the Psalm something else crossed my mind – Fearful sheep prefer to not drink from moving water as it poses a bigger risk of drowning. If they were to fall into the water their extremely thick fur could weigh them down. These are just my thoughts, not an interpretation of the bible, lol.
But what if we look at it as life? In a hurried, rushing day we can easily fall into the cares of this world and possibly drown under the weight of life as it rushes by. That is why it is vital for us to sit and be still with our heart and mind tuned into the Lord. He will rescue us from what weighs upon our heart.
The Lord is our Shepard
We shall not want
He brings peace
He brings rest
He restores our soul
He alone brings salvation
Not even death can scare us
He protects us
He feeds us
He anoints us
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever! Amen!
The Lord is calling out, “May I lead you beside still waters?” He has extended the invitation to each of us!
WHAT WERE WE THINKING?
February 23, 2026.
Just recently my husband and I relocated after 14 years at our previous location. I was quite surprised at the amount of items we had accumulated over that time span!
During one of the loads we were taking out, my body was yelling at me to take a much needed break. Panning the room full of boxes while hearing my body ache and moan, I quietly asked myself, “what were we thinking?!”
In the midst of that burning question the Lord interrupted my moment of self pity with a simple response – “You weren’t thinking, you were being obedient to My leading.”
Contrary to the boxes waiting to be loaded onto the truck, I sat with that reply from the Lord. In my heart I knew He chose to relocate us, but the external chaos and constant chatter had brought unannounced weariness.
We noticed the speed bumps and road blocks offered no assurance, but instead doubt. Yet somehow during the times of weariness, frustration and a sense of being overwhelmed, we knew we were on the right path. We held tightly to the peace that was deep inside beyond the external circumstances.
So if you find yourself questioning the path you’re on, rest assured that if it began with the peace of God, it will end with His peace. The path may bring stumbling blocks, but never give up. That last hurdle you jump over will place you at the victory line! You will gain strength and faith during the journey!
You are never alone!
Matthew 28:20 (NKJV)
“teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, [even] to the end of the age.” Amen.
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