Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Every Sunday as a child I attended church in Whiteville, North Carolina at First Presbyterian Church on Thompson Street. We also had a beach house that we used in the summer and on the weekends so we had a church home in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina too Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church.
I looked forward to Sunday school morning service because it was always started with donut holes, juice and a prayer. That was not the only reason but it was a great start – church was a constant in my childhood. I had fun learning, laughing, making friends, making art, singing, taking trips, and being a part of this extended family.
I enjoyed the message that was taught at church, the love of Christ – how he loved me and how I loved him. Even though there was no physical relationship- and as a curious redhead that was a tall mountain to climb to get me to understand. I acknowledged the trust that I had in my faith because of Jesus and his teachings. I recognized that his words had traveled through generations, his disciples stories and depictions of him remind us to love one another; his death saves us.
What we called BIG CHURCH was the 11 o’clock hour, the sermon. Psalm 23:4 was said every Sunday and I was never sure why. I never asked why. We recited a lot of things in big church and I asked a lot of questions. I was one of three so I only had so many questions in a day. When I went through confirmation I was able to get all my questions answered and even more. I am a believer and love the words and teachings of Jesus.
It means so much to me right now. I know I am okay. I know that. I keep repeating that in my head…. I am replacing it with prayer. Todays prayer is Psalm 23:4 one that I used to recite every Sunday without knowing the meaning. Today it is giving me courage, strength and is bringing me closer to Jesus.
Bless my GREAT SHEPARD I will continue on… I know that you will protect me. I trust you to keep me from harm, to make my path clear from any pending danger. I will find comfort, protection, peace and will seek refuge in you until my last breathe Amen.
Today I love my father as I love Jesus… spiritually. He has prepared us. Matthew 24:44
“Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” I find comfort in the words in my Bible. I know that I am prepared for what comes next for me because I am a child of God.
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