“He tends his flock like a shepherd….” Isaiah 40:11

You, Lord Jesus, are the Faithful One who protects your sheep at all costs.

You watch over us with care, with compassion, with competence, with completeness.

In your sight we are not just possessions but your beloved children.

“He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart;”

You are tender with us when we are weak.

You love us graciously, kindly, gently.

You think of each of us continually, aware of our needs,

protecting and guiding us through the difficulties and joys of life.

“…he gently leads those that have young.”

You know our condition, you adjust your leadership according to what we are able to do and take.

You are gracious and good, providing and protecting, caring and compassionate.

Yes, You, Lord Jesus, are

the perfect Shepherd,

the powerful King,

the present Savior,

and the pleasant Lord.

You are trustable at every moment, always worthy of obedience, of love, of honor, glory and praise.

“May you, Lord God, be lifted up in my life today through

thoughts of thanksgiving,

words of praise,

actions of obedience

and attitudes of trust,

for you, as the Good Shepherd, are worthy of all exaltation and worship. Amen.”

Picture: Jesus the Perfect Shepherd (from turnbacktoGod.com)