The Lord is MY Shepherd - Pastor Brian Goodell

- Because the Lord is MY Shepherd, I shall not want for anything that is really necessary and good for me.

- Because the Lord is MY Shepherd, I shall be supplied with whatever I need.

- Because the Lord is MY Shepherd, if I don’t have everything I desire, I will conclude that it is either not fit for me or it is not good for me or I will have it in God’s time

With God as MY Shepherd - I don't need a thing!

1. Work as unto the Lord
2. Practice contentment

Contentment is not having everything you want, but wanting what you already have.

"Contentment isn’t some Buddhist-like negation of all desire; it’s living in such a way that your unfulfilled desires no longer curb your happiness. We all live with unfulfilled desires. In this life all our symphonies remain unfinished. But this doesn’t mean we can’t live happy…Right now you have everything you need to live a happy, content life; you have access to the Father – to His loving attention.”

~ John Mark Comer,
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

1. Work as unto the Lord
2. Practice contentment
3. Give generously

Table Talk Questions:

1. Have you experienced the provision of God in your life? Share an example.

2. Why do you think it's difficult at times to "let" God provide for us?

3. What is one thing that you will take with you from today's message and how will you apply it this week?