Welcome to Day 5 of my Write 28 Days series, “A Rich and Satisfying Life.”
Although I’ve dwelt mainly with physical clutter in this series, even more important is the clutter of the soul. So many wrong attitudes and mindsets can rob you from an abundant life.
I feel this is a good time to insert the main scripture inspiration for “A Rich and Satisfying Life,” John 10:10
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:10 NLT
Jesus goes on to say He is the good shepherd and sacrifices His life for the sheep. (You should read all of John 10!)
I freely admit I’m a sheep. I need guidance, because I don’t know the best things for me. I’ve went astray many times. Sometimes I didn’t mean to go the wrong direction; and sometimes I’ve jumped in feet first.
It’s good being His sheep
But as soon as I’m willing to submit to the Shepherd; Oh my! What benefits follow!
As my Shepherd, He promises freedom from lack, rest in quiet places, guidance, renewed strength, companionship in dark places, protection and comfort, food to feast on, water to drink, anointing, abundance of blessing; and as if that were not enough, He says his mercy and unfailing love are going to chase me down.
Study Psalm 23 sometime. It will make your heart swell with blessing!
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
psalm 23 NLT
Since He created sheep, He knows how they are. Yet He still wants them. In fact, the Shepherd also promises He will give His life for the sheep.
So, why are the sheep so easily convinced He is done with them? Could they be listening to that old wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Devil?
As for me, I’m purging doubt from my innermost being and replacing it with scripture telling me of my Shepherd’s love for me. Join me?
I’m joining a host of writers participating in Write28Days Challenge 2022 sponsored by Anita Ojeda. My life being what it is, I’m starting 3 days behind, but writing 28 days does not have to be defined by the month of February. I’m simply promising to write for 28 days. If life interrupts, as it often does, I may have to skip a day here and there. The goal is to write 28 times on my subject, “A Rich and Satisfying Life,” consecutively … or not!
All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy.
Day 4 – Nesting to Prepare for a Rich and Satisfying Life
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