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Lord, help us to have that kind of compassion for ourselves and other
people. When we notice the goodness that is missing from our life and other
people’s lives, help us to rediscover it as a shepherd would a lost sheep. Help us
look to You as the model for how we can be shepherds. You restore our souls.
Your shepherding rod and staff bring us comfort.
“Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem,
and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned. He will
feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry
them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.” (Isaiah 40:1,2,11)
Amen.
The Rev. Solomon J. Keal is assistant to the pastor of the Bryn
Athyn Church and teaches in the Bryn Athyn Church School.
He is also known for his piano CDs, which feature many of his
own compositions. He and his wife, Tirah (Echols), and family
live in Huntingdon Valley. Contact: [email protected]
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