The Lord is My Shepherd

The Lord is My Shepherd…

By Marcella S. Meeks

Psalm 23: 1-6

     There are times I feel like God is a million miles away from me, especially when I need Him with me so much. For the past 15 months, I have felt so lost and alone and I can’t seem to get past it. I have been sick for such a long time, and I only want to get better. Even though the cancer is gone, I have other health issues that seem far worse.

     I have arthritis in both my wrists and hands, my knees and legs swell and hurt me all the time, and my eyes are giving me fits right now. I recently had cataract surgery on both eyes and now have my prescription glasses but my eyes are still blurry to some extent. My vision is off and it is hard to see correctly.

     I have prayed about my situation and I get better for a day or two but then I seem to go back to the place where I just came out of. My health has dwindled over the last several months and it has been hard on me all the way through.

     Oh, Lord. Where are you when I need you the most? It seems like you are a million miles away. This journey has been long and I feel so lost. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).

     I don’t understand why I have to keep going through these trials but according to your Word, Lord, it says, “…all things work together for good to them that love God” (Romans 8:28). And I do love you, Lord, with al my9 heart and soul.

     What reassures me the most is the scripture, Psalm 23: 6.”Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”

     I don’t know how long I will walk through this valley but I am going to hang on to the hem of my Lord and Savior, whether I can feel Him or not. I know He is there and He is going to bring me through this and heal my body yet again. He is my Shepherd and He is watching over me. I may not see or feel Him this moment but He it here. He gave me life. All the trials I have been through are out-weighed by God’s love.

     Right now, I feel a little lost and need a touch from the Lord and strength through this time of trouble, but it will come as it always does. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Where do you need to feel God’s shepherding care right now?