Christian Reflection and Prayer

Is He My Shepherd?

Scripture:

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

Reflection:

There are literally millions of people in this world who do not experience the comfort pictured in the
23rd Psalm. They say that the Lord is their shepherd but they don't let this shepherd into their
lives. Our good shepherd protects and takes care of us, His sheep. In order to receive this comfort
it is necessary to let Him into your life, into your heart, into your very soul. If you will only do this one
thing, you will not want for anything for Jesus Christ the good shepherd will take care of you. I
know this because I have let Him in. Remember you'll want nothing more when you want to follow
the Lord.

Prayer: O Jesus thank you for being my good shepherd, thank that by letting you into my heart and
wanting you, I shall not want. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD
In Jesus Name Amen

"When I hear Your voice"

Scripture:


Don't be surprised at this. A time is coming when all people
that are dead and in their graves will hear his voice. Then
they will come out of their graves. The people that did good
in this life will rise and have life forever. But the people
that did evil will rise to be judged guilty.

-- John 5:28-29 (ERV)

Reflection:

You know I remember when I was a kid, and I would be outside playing with
my friends. As it got late in the evening, I would hear my mother's voice
calling me home. I would return home, waiting for me was
a wonderful dinner, TV, pajamas, and sleep in my warm bed. Today's
verse reminds me of that experience. I can't wait to go home. I
believe God's voice will be powerful, majestic, and exciting. I'm
ready to go home. I'm ready for Christ voice to call me home. There
will be some people who will view God's voice with fear and
trembling. There will be some who have done what is evil, for them
His voice will be mighty and terrifying. How will you hear His
voice?

Prayer:

Lord, it is my prayer that I live my life ready to be called home.
I pray that I live my life doing good, helping others, loving others,
caring for others. I love you lord, and I look forward to hearing
Your voice calling me home. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!
In Jesus Name Amen!

Scripture:

"Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, approached the chief priests
with an offer to hand Jesus over to them. They were delighted to
hear it, and promised to give him money; and he looked for a way
of betraying him when the opportunity should occur" (Mk.
14:10-11).

Reflection:

I was watching TV the other night and was interested in watching something
on ABC's Prime Time, actually there was something on all three networks,
It was called the "Gospel of Judas" and I admit it peaked my interest.
Apparently there has been a discovery of an ancient papyrus that talks about
Judas, one of the followers of Jesus Christ. Somehow the conclusion was
drawn that Judas did not betray, Jesus Christ. There is no doubt about it,
Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' closest followers, betrayed the Lord for money.
There is an important reason for this account of betrayal. For me I can
identify with Judas. First of all Judas made a decision to be a follower
of Jesus, I have also made this decision. As Judas I follow the teachings
and I follow the spirit of Christ. Also Judas made a decision to betray Jesus
Christ, unfortunately there are times when I betray Christ. I'm not talking
about the wrong word used, or the admiration of a beautiful woman, etc.
I'm talking about real betrayal, when I put money or things before the Lord,
when I see a homeless person in need and do nothing, when I do not love
my neighbor or my enemy, when I do not turn the other cheek, when I
show no compassion for others, when their are people who are starving
and I do nothing, when I am not a peacemaker but a war maker, when I watch
babies die and don't care, and finally when I don't love, I don't hate, but I just
don't care. That's when I, like Judas, betray my Lord. How about you,

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Your grace and love. Help me to be a better person, and
a better Christian. Lord I want to follow You and no one else. Help me not
to betray You, but to embrace You. Help me not to follow others, or people
who interpret You, but to follow You and Your teachings. Lord let me serve
You and serve others. THANK GOD FOR BEING GOD!
In Jesus Name Amen.