The Lord is my Shepherd

Today was the last day of my Bible study on the life of Daniel.  I was quite sad about it.  But at the same time, my heart is overflowing with God's goodness.  We spent tonight studying Psalm 23.  The biggest thing that I heard from tonight's study was that the Lord takes care of me.  He is my Jehovah Jireh - the Lord my Provider. (There's a reason that's my favorite name of the Lord :])  There was one thing that Beth Moore said tonight that really stood out to me.  She said that, as long as we have the desire to follow God's will, His will will find us, and we will not make the wrong choice!  I've been second-guessing my going to Korea quite a bit lately.  There's so much that I will miss while I am gone.  God really confirmed to me that He's got me going where He wants me, and that He will indeed take care of me.  I was rather overwhelmed tonight with how much he has given me already.  He has given me wonderful mentors like Kerrie, fabulous friends like Sylvain, Caroline, and Emily, and confirmation of His plan for my life beyond count.  I sit here tonight completely humbled and absolutely baffled by the depth of His love and provision for me.  Who am I, that He should bless me so?  I was talking with a friend tonight, and started absolutely gushing about the Lord's provisions.  I literally couldn't stop.  I truly do lack nothing.  He has guided me along a path for my life that I would have never imagined, but has been incredible, and I have no doubt that He will be faithful and continue to lead me.  My soul has been refreshed like I would have never dreamed possible.  I absolutely cannot wait to see what else He has in store for me.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,
 He refreshes my soul.  He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
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 your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.