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Our Shepherd
And you, my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are my people, and I am your God, declares the sovereign Lord.’ ” (Ezekiel 34:31 NET) The 23rd Psalm is one of the most familiar and dearest passages of the Bible. It is a beautiful poem about God, the shepherd, and his people, the sheep, that speaks to humanity’s desires and fears. As such, it is a lovely reminder that the LORD is a merciful and compassionate God. Furthermore, it reminds us that, like sheep, we depend on God’s care and provision for survival. (2)
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How to Shepherd Your Little Lamb
As many mothers do, I used to sing to my children when they were young while I rocked them to sleep. One hymn my daughter loved was, “I have decided to follow Jesus.” She would sing it all the time. My grandma, my daughter’s great grandma loved it too. She played pat a cake with my daughter, sang and laughed with her. But, after my grandpa passed away, my grandma seemed to develop dementia quite quickly and was eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. When we would go to visit her she often didn’t recognize us. But, my daughter would sing this hymn to her and she would light up. So,…
