When you feel lost or if things get hard, remember that you are not alone. Say out loud, “The Lord is my shepherd.”

The Lord recently asked me a piercing question: “Do you really believe I am your Shepherd?”

I knew God knew the answer, but He wanted me to realize that I wasn’t seeing Him as my Shepherd because things were tough.

Maybe you’re in a place where you too, are doubting if God really is leading you. Perhaps you are like me, where fear was attached to a lot of the actions I was taking.

Be encouraged that God is leading you even when you don’t understand why the journey is hard or how exactly you’ll get to your desired destination.

Is God calling you outside of your comfort zone? Maybe it’s a new leadership position or a business God is calling you to pursue. Whatever “uncomfortable thing” God is calling you to, remember that He is with you. 

I find comfort reading Joshua 1:9, where God tells Joshua, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ‭‭

This same command God gives Joshua is the same command He is giving to us as His followers. Joshua was tasked to lead a whole nation into battles to take on territories. Who wouldn’t be scared of such a task?

The battles you have to face may seem daunting, but remember the God who is with you, fighting your battles. It is God who ultimately will hand us the victories and promised territories we are believing for.

God constantly reminded Joshua that He will give them the promised land they have been believing for. Though we, like Joshua, are called to take action, know that it is ultimately God who will bring us where we need to be.

God says in Joshua 1:5-6, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.”

When things get hard, we can easily forget that God is near and for us. Be encouraged with what God says in Psalm 37:18, “The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.”

As long as we are living rightly before God, we can be sure that God will always take care of us here on earth and for eternity. This doesn’t mean we will not go through hardships, but that even in the midst of the hardships, He is with us. 

There is never a day when you are not in God’s sight or care. We are promised that even death will not be our end, but we will be raised to life and have a glorious body with Jesus (1 Cor. 15:51-53).

Trust that God will get you through the storm and turn what was meant for your harm for your good and His glory.

When life gets tough, remember you are not alone. The Lord of hosts, who is the King of glory is with you (Psalms‬ ‭24‬:‭10‬).

The battles you face cannot be compared to the Lord who is with you. Do not tolerate fear, but instead walk by faith and seek the Lord’s help and wisdom. Psalm 23:4 says, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

Many times we wait for perfect circumstances to enjoy life. No matter what you are facing, choose to trust God, do good, and enjoy where you are at.

God tells us in Psalm 37:3, “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” ‭‭

Right before verse 3 in Psalm 37 God says, “Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb” (Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭1‬-‭2‬).

The context of enjoying safe pasture in Psalm 37 is even in the midst of evildoers around us. Despite the hardships you may be facing, remember that God is still faithful to get you through safely.

We are invited daily to “feed off His faithfulness” (Psalm 37:3).

Find rest that you’re not alone. Every day choose to declare, “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

What is the role of a Shepherd? The role of a Shepherd is to guide, protect, and provide for the sheep. That is who Jesus is for us. Jesus is the Shepherd and we are His sheep.

Our call is to simply follow Jesus, our Shepherd.

The meaning of “The Lord is my Shepherd” is to remember that in Jesus, we have everything that we need. Many Bible verses remind us that God will guide and establish our steps, protect us in time of trouble, and provide all that we need. 

May we renew our minds with Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing.” Even when we feel in lack, remember that you have everything you need in Jesus. Tell yourself, “The Lord is my Shepherd”.

Trust that as you choose to follow Jesus, His goodness and love will follow you all the days of your life (Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬).

Even when you don’t understand the journey, trust that Jesus is still leading you as you choose to follow Him. Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

So remember, say to yourself: The Lord is my Shepherd. 

Prayer: Jesus, help me to remember Your promises when I feel overwhelmed and to hold fast to the truth that You are my Shepherd. Even when I cannot see the path ahead, help me to walk by faith, knowing that You go before me, fight for me, and lead me into peace.

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