He Guides Me
By Pastor Timothy Burdick
Note to readers: Pastor
Timothy Burdick, the writer of this
devotional, has been blind since birth. His
wonderful guide dog leads him in all his
steps, and his amazing God leads him in all
his ways. The following is his viewpoint on
Psalm 23:
Pastor Timothy said, “I wrote this because the guidance of God is astounding,
and in the text you will find my perspective
on His guidance. I have written it to
reflect my daily experience as a person who
lacks human eyesight. I hope therefore, that
it will be taken in the reverential manner I
intended it to be" ---
The Lord is like my
guide dog, for He leads me, and I shall not
lack anything that is according to His best
plan. I know I can trust Him with my life
and that He is in control even when I don’t
feel it. I find His guidance refreshing and
I do not stumble, even when walking on rocky
paths and He leads me by pleasant streams of
water. Rather than being frustrated, He
refreshes me to the core of my being. For I
know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is
guiding me along the right paths, and this
glorifies His Name.
So even when I have to
face hard times that are trying and they
make me feel as though I am going to die, I
know that I don’t have to be afraid of evil
overcoming me. For I know, Lord, that you
are right there with me, and I hold the
comforting vision of You guiding me with a
white cane and guide dog. I can relax in the
presence of those who once would have
tripped me up for sport, for You protect me.
You anoint me with healing and refreshing
oil if I do fall. Your goodness and kindness
overflows from my life. I am excited because
I know that His mercy, kindness and
inexpressible love will always pursue me,
and I will dwell in His presence forever.
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