The Lord is my Shepherd—my Provider, my Protector, my Restorer, and my ever-present Guide through every season of my life. This is not a statement I say lightly; it is a truth I have lived, walked through, and witnessed time and time again.
There have been seasons in my life where I did not understand the path, where I could not trace what God was doing, yet I learned that I could always trust His leading. As my Shepherd, He has never left me without provision. Even in moments where resources seemed uncertain, He made a way. He supplied what I needed—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and naturally—often in ways I did not expect, but always in ways that proved His faithfulness.
As my Protector, I have seen the hand of God preserve me in environments and situations that could have broken me. There were times when I was surrounded by opposition, misunderstanding, and even those who did not wish well for me. Yet, I stand today because the Lord covered me. He shielded me when I did not even know I needed protection, and He fought battles on my behalf that I could not see.
As my Restorer, He has healed places within me that were wounded by life’s experiences. He restored my soul when I felt drained, renewed my strength when I felt weak, and rebuilt areas of my life that seemed lost. He did not just bring me back—He brought me forward, stronger, wiser, and more grounded in Him.
As my Guide, He has ordered my steps with precision. Even when the road was unclear, He directed me. Even when I questioned, He remained steady. He has led me beside still waters and also through valleys, but in every place, His presence has been with me.
This is my why:
The Lord prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
I have learned to watch—no matter the circumstances or situations—how the Lord promotes me before those who doubted me, provides for me before those who questioned me, and protects me in the very presence of those who opposed me. I have seen Him honor me publicly, not for my sake alone, but so that His name would be glorified.
I no longer fear being seen in difficult environments, because I understand that God uses those very spaces as platforms for His glory. What others meant for harm, God has used for visibility, elevation, and testimony. He has shown me that I do not have to defend myself—He will prepare, position, and present me at the right time.
My life is a living witness that the Shepherd knows exactly what He is doing.
And because He is my Shepherd, I lack nothing, I fear nothing, and I trust Him in everything.
Selah Moment with Dr. Althea Winifred.
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