I DO! – The Good Shepherd – June 28th

I DO
June 28, 2021

The Good Shepherd
Psalm 23 (TPT)

‘Yahweh is my best friend and my shepherd.
I always have more than enough.
He offers a resting place for me in His luxurious love.
His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss.
That’s where He restores and revives my life.
He opens before me the right path;
He leads me along in His footsteps of righteousness,
so that I can bring honor to His name.
Even when Your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness,
fear will never conquer me, for You already have!
Your authority is my strength and my peace.
The comfort of your love takes away my fear.
I’ll never be lonely, for You are near.
You become my delicious feast even when my enemies dare to fight.
You anoint me with the fragrance of Your Holy Spirit.
You give me all I can drink of You until my cup overflows.
So, why would I fear the future?
Only goodness and tender love pursue me all the days of my life.
Then afterward, when my life is through,
I’ll return to Your glorious presence to be forever with You!’

The greatest declaration, the most massive love story, the deepest heartfelt vow, an eternal promise, from the Lover of your soul to you, in His Word. It does not get any more real than this. He will not leave you, nor forsake the way with you. He is the most loyal friend you will ever know and your biggest fan, and He designated Himself to be your lifelong companion. He will go before you and He will take up the tail; He will surround you with His presence and you will never be alone again as He travels right by your side. He is in it ‘til the very end.

What a promise ‘I Do’ is! Whether we are committing to a person or simply being intentional in life, our word should be a cherished commodity. This month, journey with me in ‘I Do’ moments which are an oath, a vow, a pact, a pledge, an honorarium.