Good Shepherd – Linnea's Lines

I Am That Ewe

I am that sensitive ewe that cries out what she sees lurking by the precipice, then cowers in the shade, hiding out, because rams turn to push her aside and other ewes grimace with disdain and shock. Did I not see that danger? Am I really that near-sighted? I struggle along, at the edge. ButContinue reading “I Am That Ewe”

Wait and See

Wait, he said. When it is the right time we will see with our eyes what he has planned, wonders in answer to prayer. Ask, he said. Always be faithful in prayer,aching hearts pleading for mercy,allowing him to do his good work.Amazed, we will yet see his wisdom.Intercede, he said.Invite him to intervenein the heartsContinue reading “Wait and See”

Prayer to the Shepherd

I walk beside a river and you hold my hand as we exult in beauty. When the sky turns gray with a storm rolling in you shelter me from pellets of ice, rough winds,sky fire, or even justa cold wet downpour.Next comes a hilly incline,tiring my calf muscleseven though this is onlyslightly draining. It’s training.ButContinue reading “Prayer to the Shepherd”