My prayer to the Shepherd

He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. (John 10:3-4)

Somehow, Jesus, this resonates in my heart.

I’m not some nameless, faceless sheep to you. You call me by name saying, “Come on! Let’s go!”

You go ahead of us. You lead us. You clear the road for us. You protect us from harm. You take us where there is good pasture.

Lord Jesus, go ahead of me. Let me not go ahead of you. You go ahead of me. And I will follow.