Psalm 16 is King David's deeply personal and precious song engraved in gold.

"Because you are close to me and always available,
my confidence will never be shaken,
for I experience your wrap-around presence every moment.
My heart and soul explode with joy—full of glory!
Even my body will rest confident and secure.
For you will not abandon me to the realm of death,
nor will you allow your Holy One to experience corruption.
For you bring me a continual revelation of resurrection life,
the path to the bliss that brings me face-to-face with you."
Psalm 16:8-11 The Passion Translation

David describes throughout this Psalm his own personal relationship with our perfect Good Shepherd...His provision, His protection, and His presence.

Have you personalized our God or have you placed Him too far for you to reach? May we reflect on David's experience and as shepherd leaders diligently seek the Good Shepherd as our personal Lord and Savior.