I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. – John 10:14
The Invitation … Listen
-Read the parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:1-18.
The Journey
-Think about how you have learned to recognize the voice of the Shepherd. How has His “voice” come to you? Make a list of the moments when you have heard that voice and have heeded the call. Some ideas may include going to the temple, visiting someone in need, attending church, studying the scripture, preparing a lesson, praying with a special purpose, or listening to the prophet.
-Find one way to “hear” His voice today.
My experience …
I have learned to listen a lot better to the voice of the Shepherd lately. I seem to always hear His voice better when I put in the effort to work through a trial. Maybe it’s because I’m being humble and meek. Maybe it’s because I need to have Him in my life more than I do. I don’t really know. I know that I am his sheep though.
I am the one sheep who wandered away and ignored His voice for so long. The Savior never gave up on me. He looked for me. He called me. He found me and carried me back. He brought me back to the fold and blessed me more abundantly than I could have ever imagined.
The only way I can ever repay that kindness is to try harder to listen better. The past month has been pretty wonderful. I have felt so much peace and love from my Savior. His words seem to come with more understanding and clarity. I’m trying really hard to be like him. Some days are better than others. I know that I am learning from Him and my life is calmer. When I feel His peace, I feel loved and needed.
Today, I am just trying to listen for His voice and for the things that He wants me to. If I want to become like the Savior, then I need to start emulating the Savior. I hope that I can listen clearly for His voice and do as He asks.
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