The Candy Cane

The Candy Cane -The Shepherds Crook: Is like the staff used by the shepherds in caring for sheep. Jesus is our “Good Shepherd.” The Color Red: Is for God's love that sent Jesus to give his life for us on the cross. The Stripes: Remind us of Jesus' suffering-his crown of thorns, the wounds in his hands and feet; and the cross on which he died.
This call for all people to trust in the Lord, to taste of His faithfulness, and to see that the Lord is good and gracious, stands in the center of a psalm that begins by blessing the Lord at all times and praising Him continually. It is a trumpet call for all to glorify the name of the Lord and to lift Him up in a symphony of worship and praise, He alone is worthy of our honor, for He is our Shepherd and we are his sheep.
Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the wisdom that it contains. Thank You that we have tasted of Your saving grace and are eternally blessed, by trusting in Jesus as our Lord, Shepherd and Savior. May we seek You in all the difficulties and dangers of life we may face, and recognize Your guiding hand of grace and protection, knowing that all who trust in You will never be put to shame. Thank You that You are our refuge and strength and our ever-present help in troubled times. Thank You in Jesus' name, AMEN.