Campaigners was really great tonight. :)
When i was individually reading, I once again fell upon Psalm 23. I keep opening and reading that. But tonight, I grasped a part which I havent quite apreciated until tonight.
I know this line by heart, and say it all the time, and I think it makes me skim over the rest.. I say this 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
Tonight I opened my heart, and read again and grasped this next line... "Your rod and your staff, they comfort me". Ive been recently praying for wisdom, direction and confidence as a leader. I feel inadequate, especially when I look at others knowledge and understanding of the bible, and people ask questions that I dont know how to answer. man do I appreciate those questions, but it questions my ability as a leader.
But to appreciate the verse, I thought huh..God is my staff..He is the one guiding me. I can lean on Him. I can be comforted to know that I dont have to have the answers, to be knowledgeable, because God is leading the way. He is my staff, and will lead me to be a better guide so i can be a better leader. No need to fret my inadequcies, that God will "guide me in paths of righteousness for his names sake" and will show the way. He will give me wisdom, courage, and accept humbleness of not knowing the answers.
