Psalm 23:1 (NLT) The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
Wow I love the thought of this verse, I just wish I lived it practically in my life. Do I really believe that I have all that I need in Christ? I mean when I look at my life all of my needs are met, I am not even sure I know what it truly means to be in "need". However, in looking at my life I see how the Lord has provided me with the ability to meet all of my needs. My wife of almost 22 years is a gift from the Lord who orchestrated us meeting, falling in love and now enjoying 22 years of marriage. My job/ministry is provided by God as the only day I was on campus that summer of 1994 I met my future employer and have for the past 21 years had an amazing job/ministry as a pastor of an incredible church. While it's true I can say I honestly have not been in "need" like many of my friends in other countries that are so dependent on Christ just to provide food for the day. I can say my Lord is my shepherd. He guides me, protects me, cares for me, provides for me and loves me. What more could I possibly need, if I suppose if something came up He my Lord would know and would provide as He sees fit.
Father help me to recognize daily, moment by moment, your shepherding in my life. Remind me of how you have provided in the past so that I can look forward in the future to seeing you meet all of my needs.
