Bittersweet.
leaves me with such longing for Home.
Have you ever read A Shepherd's Look at the 23rd Psalm? It's one of my favorite books. There is so much insight that we miss because we aren't shepherds... (like David). But the man who wrote this book WAS a shepherd ... so he offers his insight as to why things that are specified in the psalm are really important- like still waters, laying down in a pasture, and what the rod and staff represents. It's so good.
I'll just give you a little taste of it... a friend of mine has land that is so rich in minerals - the fruit and vegetables (and grass) that grow on his land are so bountiful!! Local sheep farmers bring their sheep to his land so that they can help him "mow the lawn" and their sheep can get really good grass! win/win
The shepherds came over one day and they couldn't believe it. All the sheep were laying down. They said - they NEVER lay down. They're never satisfied! But your grass is so nutrient - dense... they're actually content and can lay down!!!
if anyone thinks this story sounds familiar from a certain documentary - you're right... we know the gardener personally and he told it to us when we went for a visit ;)
Hope your day was filled with peace @genxrev. Praying for your family and hoping they have real comfort during this time.
Thank you dreemsteem. I've not read the book, but with your endorsement I'll need to look into it. The day has left a lingering spirit of "good" even though a lot of the days ahead are pretty uncertain... but that too is simply how life is. I thank you deeply for your prayers. :)
It would be an honor if I could send it to you as a gift! I could send it to your church if you like...(so we wouldn't need to exchange real addresses.. lol)
Oh wow... thank you so much... too kind. I'll link up with you on Discord.
Highly recommend the read. It's a wonderful book. He's written others as well - Phillip Keller.