Yesterday I blogged a page from my journal regarding Luke 15. Today I ask myself this question:

How do I stay in the protection of the Shepherd? How do I keep myself from straying from the herd?

I constantly dwell in God’s presence.

It is those deep, dark places in my heart that pull me out, away from the Shepherd. I have those secret areas of my heart which give reason for Jesus to cover me with His forgiveness and lead me out of my wayward ways. I am so easily drawn away…

But the sheep who stays ever close to the Shepherd — close to the protection from temptation, will not be coaxed out of the flock by the enemy. [Read more...]