Devotional: For the people of Good Shepherd...

He has not made us for nought; He has brought us thus far, in order to bring us further, in order to bring us on to the end. He will never leave us nor forsake us; so that we may boldly say, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me." We "may cast all our care upon Him who careth for us." What is it to us how our future path lies, if it be but His path? What is it to us whither it leads us, so that in the end it leads to Him? What is it to us what He puts upon us, so that He enables us to undergo it with a pure conscience, a true heart, not desiring anything of this world in comparison of Him? What is it to us what terror befalls us, if He be but a hand to protect and strengthen us? ...John Henry Newman image

Lord, we lift up the people of Good Shepherd, Binghamton and ask You to bless and protect them in this time of trial. Guard their unity and keep them in love and fellowship with one another. We pray that the enemy of our souls not gain a foothold and that You, O Father, may be glorified through their present circumstances. In Jesus Name. Amen.