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Psalm 23

Today our reading at church was the 23rd Psalm. The focus was God as a shepherd. The pastor started by saying many people don't necessarily relate to the shepherd and sheep because we don't like to think of ourselves as being herded. This is particularly fitting for me. I don't like to conform to the masses especially when the reasoning is "everyone is doing it." I like to have more substance in my decisions. Basically I've always been a bit of an individual. This being said, I do relate to God/Jesus/Holy Spirit as my shepherd, especially The Spirit.

It is The Spirit that leads me...
leads me to stillness.
leads me to peace.
leads me to quiet.
leads me to love.
leads me to forgiveness (of myself and others).
leads me to people with morals.
leads me to a caring community.
leads me to a purpose.
leads me to energy.
leads me to generosity.
leads me to kindness.
leads me to reassurance.
leads me to knowledge.
leads me to be reasonable.
leads me to understanding.
leads me to people who are understanding.
LEADS ME! Shepherds me!

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