What Do You Do When the Sheep Won't Follow?

Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me? “
And each time Peter answered, “Yes, Lord.”
Then Jesus commanded, “Feed My sheep.”
John 21:15-19

It occurred to me today that I understand in part the frustration Moses must have felt when he struck the rock instead of speaking to it like God told him to do. The constant pressure of leading people whether it is children, families, or employees can be exhausting.

As I look back at myself, I see the many times I have allowed myself to get so frustrated at other people that I reacted in a way that was disobedient to God. Here lately, I’ve found myself wanting to hide; run away; give up trying to do the job God has given me to do, which is to lead.

So I prayed, “What do you do when the sheep won’t follow?” And then it occurred to me, Jesus said “feed the sheep” not make them follow. It is His voice the sheep know, not mine. So, starting today, I shall “feed the sheep” God has placed in my care, and I will pray that God will lead them to do what’s right.

How to Feed the Sheep:

Forsake forcefulness
Encourage

Explain

Demonstrate

My Prayer:

Jesus, help me to remember to pray for each one of the sheep in my care, to feed them according to your instructions and leave the rest to you.

Copyright - S.Hunt - 2008

How Much Do You Love Me?

How much do you love Me?
What choice will you make?

Will you endure the pain
and suffer for My sake?

No greater love has any man,
than to lay down his life for a friend.


How much do you love Me?
How far will you go?

Will you choose to lose all,
Or will your answer be no?

It's never too late no matter the sin,
My love for you will never end.


How much do you love Me?
Will you lay down your life?

If you follow Me you
Must make the sacrafice.

I am the Life, the Truth and the Way,
Follow Me and your heart I will mend.


copyright - S. Hunt - March 2008 - All Rights Reserved

Looking Back-Looking Forward

Looking back on this past year, I see lots of progress regarding my writing. I can't really say it's a "writing career", it's not that at all. However, I can call it a "writing ministry", it's that for sure.

Writing this past year has been an experience that has and still is changing my life day by day. The words I've written have ministered to my own heart. And now I see God working the truth found in each of the articles out in my heart and in my life.

As a teacher for over 10 years now, I know from experience that people learn at different levels. The spiritual truth you know and live today, you will learn again and again on a deeper level in the future.

As I look ahead to the future, I'm excited about the spiritual truth I am learning how to live. Who knows what tomorrow will hold for each of us, except God the Father. He knows exactly what we need day to day, week by week, and year to year.


My Prayer:

Jesus continue to be my compass each and every day. Teach me your ways. Mold me into what you want me to be. Thank you for loving me.