God’s Ten Commandments—given to Moses for His chosen people—surely makes a ‘Top 10’ list of His nature.
Now that you are settling into your new school routine, do you have any lists of your top 3, 5, or 10?
Your top 3 verses to read before starting your day, favorite subjects, lunches?
Is recess on your list of top favorite times of the day?
Did art, music, or PE make your list as top ways to express yourself?
How about your top upcoming holidays with no school?
There’s another “top ten” in a familiar Psalms.
Psalm 23 was written by King David, as he explains God’s great love, holy Presence, Divine protection, and abundant provision, even in the most difficult and dangerous situations. David could write so beautifully and convincingly because it was real to him.
Find Psalm 23 in your Bible.
Read it once aloud.
Then, read it again while making a list of all the ways God is good.
Finally, complete your own list of God’s Top 10 Good Blessings!
Psalm 23: The Divine Shepherd—A Psalm of David
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil.
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
Here Is A Start to Your List
God gives me EVERYTHING that I truly need
God helps me rest; find PEACE
God REFRESHES and REPLENISHES me when I am tired, exhausted, drained, and overwhelmed
God GUIDES me on the right paths so I make choices that please HIM is always with me, especially during discouraging, dark, and fearful times
Share your list in the comment section below, we look forward to hearing yours!
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Penelope Allen White is a wife, mother of two young adult sons, and grandmother. Her passion is for all children and people to have an intimate knowledge of God. She works as a Christian educator, speaker, church school curriculum writer and teacher, workshop facilitator, middle school counselor, and neighborhood tutor. Despite her busy schedule, she still finds time to enjoy a game of hopscotch!
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