Dear Child
I am the Lord, your Shepherd. I am a Good Shepherd, the only Good Shepherd.
Being a precious lamb in my fold you will lack nothing, for I have a
storehouse of plenty to give you my child.
I will bring you to a place of rest, and you can lie down in my green
pastures and enjoy the beauty of my dwelling place.
Through the green pastures flows a river. Often you will notice it is
still, and this speaks of my peace that I give to you, my child, in the
midst of your anxiety, temptations and trials.
If you are in need of reviving and restoring, this is the place to which I
invite you to come. I have appointed it for your soul to find grace in the
hour of need, and strength to bring restoration to your body.
I will lead you and guide you upon the path I have chosen for you. It is a
holy path, and my desire is that you will follow it with all of your heart
for my name's sake. In doing so you will bring me honour and glory.
Sometimes you may have to walk through valleys that are not pleasant, even
the valley of the shadow of death. But fear not, I am in control, and with
you and will cause no evil to befall you. I am always with you, never to
leave you or forsake you. My love for you is so strong that I could never
let you go.
When you do wrong my child you will feel my rod. This is because I love you
as a father his child. I do not punish you out of vindictiveness, but from
a heart that grieves when you sin. I am also a God who will comfort you.
Come lean upon my staff, it will not break. Bring the full weight of your
burdens and rest them on my staff. I will reach out and touch you and bring
relief to your aching soul.
Look, my child, in the presence of your enemies - the world, the flesh and
the devil - I have prepared for you a table to sit at and to eat and find
refreshment for your soul in the midst of the battlefield. Behold the
banquet spread before your eyes, have you ever seen such a Royal feast in
all your life! Come, sit down, rest awhile those feeble knees and the hands
that hang so limply. Eat, rest awhile, regain your composure before you
embark on your next series of battles in my name.
At this table I will anoint your head with the oil of my power, that you
may be enabled to stand firm and have good courage as a good soldier of
Christ, and go and be victorious in His name. I have so much that I long to
bestow upon you my child. If you reach out your hand in faith and receive,
the cup which you hold will run over, and not only will you bring delight
to my heart but you will be a blessing to others. My life will overflow
from your heart and life into theirs.
You can be certain also that in times of doubt my goodness and mercy shall
follow you all the days of your life. Wherever you go they will be there
for you, at school, at work, at home, with friends, family or even in the
midst of those who hate you because of me. They are precious blessings that
will never cease to flow towards you my precious child.
And then, my child, when you have lived life to the full, you shall dwell
in my house that I have prepared especially for you. You shall live there
forever and I shall be with you.
I love you with an everlasting love
God the Father
