The Lord Is My Shepherd

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1.

This verse seems simple, but it carries a deep challenge: who is really guiding your life? Many people run after approval, status, image, quick achievements, as if those things could fill the emptiness inside. But the more we chase these “false pastures,” the more tired and empty we become. When David said, “The Lord is my shepherd,” he was declaring: “I don’t live by what I see, desire, or fear… I live led by God.” The question is: who has been your shepherd lately?

The truth is, we all follow someone or something—whether we notice it or not. Some follow the expectations of others; some follow their impulses; others follow anxiety, insecurity, or the need for control. But none of these “shepherds” lead to safety. Only God leads us to green pastures, and only He can restore what has been broken inside us. Maybe you’re exhausted, emotionally drained, feeling lost or without direction, and still trying to guide yourself. But strong young people aren’t those who handle everything alone; wise young people are those who recognize their need for the true Shepherd.

And the best part? God doesn’t require you to already be strong before He guides you. He meets you in the valley. He calls you by name. He takes your hand even when you don’t know where you’re going. He doesn’t promise the absence of problems, but He promises His constant presence. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” And maybe what you lack most today isn’t something external—it’s surrender. It’s trust. It’s allowing God to truly be the Shepherd of your life.

Today, God calls you to a real decision: stop being guided by hurry, by fear, by your past, or by temporary desires, and start walking guided by Him. He promises: “You will lack nothing.” Not because everything will go your way, but because He Himself will be everything you need. If you feel far from His care, His purpose, and His direction, today is the day to return. Today is the day to hand over the staff of your life to the Shepherd who never fails.

If today you want to say to God, “Lord, take control of my life; guide my steps; I want to be Your sheep and trust in You,” then tell Him that right now, just as you are, right where you are. He hears you. He is calling you. And He never abandons those who choose to follow Him.