Death to Self - Scary or Not Really???

I invite you to join me in going further with the exercise we began last week. Quiet yourself and ponder your way through Psalm 23:4-6, somewhat as indicated below.

Because I'm beginning to believe that the Lord really is my Shepherd, I'm not quite as uneasy facing shadowy places in life. This is the death to self area that was initially such a source of fear for me. All things die. Death is part of life, and in the Christian context: No death = no resurrection.

At times. I actually have no fear of anything. I see God's hand guiding and comforting me through each detail (v.4). In those dramatic moments when I face those who oppose me, dislike me, or just plain annoy me, I find God behind me, pouring love into me, giving me just what I need. Actually, what I need overflows! Now and then I even offer some of that overflow to my enemy (v.5). I'm really looking forward to some "overflow" days and the delight of blessing those who have offended, and hurt me.

Each day I find goodness and love occurring in the oddest places. Could that be because I no longer demand it and expect it from others? Could this be a byproduct of my new focus on "being", rather than "doing"? I'm content to hang out with Jesus all day long. Whatever He's up to, I want to tag along. Is there a better place to be?