Whos My Shepherd?

Good evening friends,
I have been watching my children with all their activities, coming and going from the house. I go some but normally I would be coming and going with them everywhere, so I have a choice. I can let it get me down or I can enjoy the stories when they come home. The choice is mine, but I’m not free to make just any choice I want. When I became a Christian, my choices were dictated by the word of God. I can disobey, but that is rejecting the Lord himself. If I do that, then who am I following? And where will he lead me? Not into love or health or anything good. In fact, he will throw me into guilt and shame on top of the depression! There is absolutely no winning following that guy. So, I only have one choice. Follow my Good Shepherd, because He will lead me into a place where (psalm 23) I lack nothing.
John 10 says:
10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, 15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep.

Well, if Jesus went through all He did for me, the least I can do is put the flesh under and follow Him. I’m not perfect. But I repent, and change as quick as I can.
And the benefits are amazing!
I know we all have thousands of decisions like this every day, and so does the Lord. He’s very patient, but He really wants to lead us into our blessing pasture. Will we follow Him?
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy