Passage: So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;[b] not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:1-5 ESV) Song: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (https://open.spotify.com/track/3I8Gy8TkU6PjfrEmlXoc5e?si=adaf19be7d894307) by Henry Williams Baker, sung by Koine Lyrics: The king of love my shepherd is Whose goodness fails me never I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine forever Where streams of living water flow A ransomed soul he leads me And where the fertile pastures grow With food from heaven feeds me Perverse and foolish I have strayed But in his love he sought me And on his shoulder gently laid And home rejoicing brought me In death's dark vale I fear no ill With you dear Lord beside me Your rod and staff my comfort still Your cross before to guide me You spread a banquet in my sight Of grace beyond all knowing And oh the wonder and delight From your pure chalice flowing And so through all the length of days Your goodness fails me never Good Shepherd may I sing your praise Within your house for ever Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.