A Fellow Traveller

Yesterday I asked the question,"How can I restore my soul on the fly? When my schedule has little breathing space, how can I get through the day intact?" Because my Shepherd knows me intimately and walks right beside me, the moments of restoration come in bite sized pieces. There was the soothing music on the car radio, the extra walking time at the end of the day to deliver the dreaded flyers, the giving of service that brought quiet satisfaction, a meeting that took me out of the classroom for a day and an encouraging talk with fellow staff. I wish for a vacation yet the peace has to come from within. I wish for alone time, yet it is in giving to others that my purpose is fulfilled. I want the busyness of the season to pass me by, yet in the midst of it all, the unexpected quiet moments can restore. If only I can quiet my mind enough to enjoy these fleeting moments, I will gain the strength to navigate the stressful times.

1. God is my Shepherd (echo) I am his little lamb (echo) He feeds and looks after me (echo) I have everything I need (echo) Inside my heart is quiet (echo) Like lying still in soft grass (echo) In a meadow, by a stream my Shepherd cares for me. 2. Even when I walk through (echo) The scary, lonely places (echo) I don’t have to be afraid (echo) Because my shepherd knows I’m here (echo) He walks right beside me (echo) I trust him and I feel secure (echo) He keeps me safe and rescues me. He makes me strong and brave. 3. My Shepherd is preparing (echo) Wonderful things for me (echo) Everything I’ve dreamed of (echo) In heaven just for me (echo) He fills my heart with happiness (echo) I can’t hold it all inside (echo) God’s Never-Stopping Forever Love will always chase after me. My tune is "I am a Pizza". No matter what your tune may be, the truth of these words needs to sink in and connect to whatever the day's struggles may be.