I am the Good Shepherd

Day 3 The I AM sayings of Jesus

John 10: 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Good Shepherd Lord, I come to you this day  as so I often stray and even loose my way. In my foolishness you know how I can make mistakes and how my choices tend to cause harm to me and others. I ask for your reassurance and guidance as I find my place within your flock and in the serenity  of the fold find your lasting peace. Amen     

Good Shepherd friend, when shall I know

Your guiding hand, still waters flow

And there lie down,  secure and rest

By table spread, by heaven blessed.

Am I the one, you had in mind

The one who strayed, you sought to find

To bring me back into your fold

As if I were some previous gold.

Good Shepherd friend, you know me well,

E’en love me still, though I rebel.

Your rescue me, You put me right

As in your arms, I find delight.

To you I lift my heart in praise

Your Goodness now and all my days

Your ever present mercy prove,

As onward to your fold I move.

Good Shepherd friend, Dear Lamb of God

Your sacrificial your presence, awed

Within the core of my poor heart

Lord keep me safe, less I depart.