Ever felt like the weight of the world was yours to carry? Like if you don’t hold everything together, it’ll all fall apart? You try to anticipate every outcome, solve every problem, and stay ten steps ahead—but instead of peace, all you find is pressure.
The truth is, that weight was never meant for your shoulders.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1
This verse isn’t just something nice to hang on a wall or post on social media.
It’s not just comfort—it’s courage.
Not just words—it’s surrender.
If the Lord is your Shepherd—You’re not lost in the noise.
You’re not forgotten in the mess. You’re being led—even there.
“I shall not want.”
Not because life is perfect.
Not because I have it all figured out. But because He’s enough.
He doesn’t promise we’ll skip the storms—but He does promise to walk with us through them. He provides when we don’t know how ends will meet. He protects us when we don’t even see the danger. He leads when the path feels hidden. And when we’re too weak to move, He doesn’t push—He carries.
Maybe you’re in a low place right now. Stuck. Unsure. Waiting for something finally to go right.
Nothing’s moving. Nothing makes sense. But listen—really listen:
You’re not forgotten. You have a Shepherd, not just any shepherd—a good One.
You don’t need to chase, fight, or fear what’s missing.
You walk with the One who never runs out. Let go of the weight that was never yours to carry.
You are not alone.
Not for one moment.
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
