It is easy for us humans to think that we are all on our own in this world and we need to control everything we can to make all things work out well. But doing so is a hopeless quest because, as the finite and broken creatures that we are, our efforts to control don't work and, worse yet, we hurt ourselves & others in the process. Like a shepherd that lovingly cares for their sheep, Jesus had laid down his life for us to bring us into God's flock where we have his providing and protecting care. Therefore we fully trust in Jesus as our Good Shepherd and follow him wherever he leads us. (Based on Psalm 23.)
