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Sunday Psalms;

The Lord is my shepherd; 
Psalms 23:1 CSB

Last night we talked about some things we wanted to do more of in 2023, some things we wanted to build into our lives (we probably should've considered what we might need to do less of too!)
Whether you're a fan of NY resolutions or not, a new year is a good catalyst for change. David starts this Psalm , this song, with a great starting place for both a new year and any changes we might want to make;
"The Lord (Yahweh) is my shepherd"
He's my guide, the one I look to when there's plenty, when things are good, when there's little, when nothing seems to be right or going right. 
He is my reference point when the landscape around me is changing.
He is the one I trust even when I can't see the destination.
When I lose my grip on hope, He holds it for me, when I need wisdom, He is the person I look to. 
When I need to know what love looks like, acceptance, belonging means, He is my place, when things seem shaky, He is the one I choose to follow.
Jesus said this about himself:
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
John 10:11 CSB
As we step into the new year, whether we're feeling excited, sad, brave, fearful, worried, calm, tired, energised, some mix of all kinds of emotions, may we take each step with the Lord as our shepherd, the one who loves us, values us, accepts us, and showed it by laying down his life for us, knowing we are His beloved.
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