The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not
want;
We
believe in the goodness of God.
We
believe God hears and responds to our needs.
We
believe God responds to all people everywhere.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters, he
restores my soul.
We
are grateful that we’ve been blessed with enough water.
But
we know that many do not have enough.
Not
enough water, not enough food, not enough peace.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Too
many people do not see God’s righteousness.
Too
many children watch violence, taste hunger, feel fear.
Too
many children cry from the unspeakable horror of war.
Even though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for thou art with
me;
thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
To
become involved is risky. Pain is often contagious.
Our
hearts may be broken and our lives may be threatened.
Yet
we hear God calling and we can no longer hide.
Thou preparest a table for me in the
presence of my enemies;
thou annointest me head with oil, my cup
overflows.
Our steps may be small and timid.
We
may read a book, write a letter, or make a gift.
But
each tiny step is blessed by God and multiplies.
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.
God
is more relentless than war.
God
is more pervasive than hatred.
God
is more insistent than despair.
Amen. Amen.
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