Yesterday in Sunday School, one of our 5th graders had the following prayer request: I pray that we will all be good shepherds.

First of all, yes ma’am 👏🏻. These kiddos. They are so pure. So sweet. They leave me in awe every week.

Second of all, just yes. That should be what we are all diligently praying and seeking.

Jesus was the ultimate good shepherd, and we should all be striving to be like Him. That’s the ultimate goal.

A shepherd is a leader. A protector. A guider. A provider.

How can we be all these things?

Only with Jesus.

Only through Jesus.

Only when we are truly seeking Him.

Only by studying Him.

All day.

Every day.

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 1 Peter 5:2