Just a thought by coppi

JOY…Jesus first, Others second, and You last.  

Wise men follow the star.

How do I find contentment and peace in my life – is when I practice the above quotes.  Just as a sheep cannot find food, shelter, or water without abiding in the help of a shepherd, we are in immense need of our Good Shepherd.  (Greg Denison-First 15) “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing”. (I John 15:5).  In the church I went to as a child, I remember we had to memorize Psalms 23 – The Lord is my Shepherd…….and, to this day I can still close my eyes and see us (there was only three) standing before the small congregation quoting Psalms 23.  I also believe  at that time, I made Jesus my Shepherd and tried to follow him all the days of my life.  That was a long time ago and I have never regretted my decision because He has been my constant companion in the valley as well as on the mountain top.