Tag Archives: encouragement

Thy People:
My People

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.

Ruth 1:16

Reading:

Ruth 1:1-18

Do loss and grief make me bitter?

How do I get on with living despite loss and grief?

How firmly do I believe that God does not deal with us carelessly?

“…The LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with…” (Ruth 1:8).

Is dealing kindly with others part of my commitment to my family as well as to others?

What do I do when I experience the hand of God against me?

How strong are my relationship cords to God’s people?

[The Scriptures say in Ruth 1:9 -- The LORD grant you that ye may find rest]
from Ruth 1:9

Shepherd and Sheep

The LORD is my shepherd….
We are…the sheep of his pasture.

Psalm 23:1; Psalm 100:3

Reading:

Psalms 23 & 100

Just how obvious is it that the Lord is shepherding me?

How do I try to overcome my fears?

What is my cup doing right now?

Can people around me benefit from the goodness and mercy following me?

A whining complainer or a joyful noisemaker — which will I be today?

Do I act like service is enough (and the gladness is optional)?

Does God miss my praise?

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” (Psalm 23:6).

“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting…” (Psalm 100:5).

[The Scriptures say in Psalm 23:5 -- My cup runneth over]
from Psalm 23:5