Returned

For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Peter 2:25

Straying

I turned away,

followed my own way,

tried to “seize the day”…

but I was not OK.

I needed a Shepherd to save me.

I needed an Overseer to direct me.

Returning

I saw my need

and paid heed

to the One Who freed

and corrected indeed.

My Shepherd fed me.

My Overseer led me.

Restored

to be His alone

by His blood atoned

I’ve clung to the One

my heart has loved.

My Shepherd is my Lord.

My Overseer speaks His Word.