My Cup Overflows

King David teaches us the formula to handle any crisis; listen to the voice of the shepherd and wait for His leading. 

The Lord Jesus said; “I am the good shepherd.  My sheep hear my voice, and they follow me; they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand'.

When my world is threatened, my eyes can deceive me.  My understanding can mislead me.  My past can taint my outlook and my future can frighten me.  The Lord Jesus says if I hear His voice and follow Him I will not be destroyed.  

King David says when my Shepard is around, no matter what goes around me I will be able to rest.  He will lead me to green pastures through the crisis and He will restore my soul.  I may walk through the valley of death, but I will walk in security because He is walking beside me.

Lord, give me the grace to find rest in hearing your voice and following your leading.  Give me the wisdom to trust you more than I trust my circumstances, my weaknesses and my enemies. When I am too caught-up with myself may I hear voice clearly so that I may not perish.  Awaken my spirit Lord, so that I may see and understand your truths; that if you have a say about my life and family, my cup will ALWAYS overflow.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even 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.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.