I’ve been deeply moved by the story of the “Bummer Lamb,” and it’s a message I feel compelled to share widely. It has inspired a video and countless conversations, and now, today’s blog post. My hope is that as you read and reflect on this piece, you’ll find a personal connection to the story and experience the Father’s love on a more profound level, just as I have.
In many ways, I see myself in the “Bummer Lamb”—feeling dejected, rejected, abandoned, and unloved. My own struggles with meanness, insecurities, and aloofness, which I now recognize as signs of a broken spirit due to past trauma, were often perceived as weaknesses or “issues” I needed to resolve. Yet, all I truly longed for was to be seen and loved.
But then, the Good Shepherd, Jehovah Elroi, saw beyond my outward appearance. He drew me close, nurturing and restoring me. He cared for my every need, holding me close enough to hear His heartbeat. He showed me that despite my brokenness and a distorted perception of my world, I was deeply loved.
This experience led me to a powerful truth, allowing me to walk boldly in wholeness and embrace the person God has called me to be. I am still a work in progress, and will continue to be until Jesus’ return or when He calls me home. However, I am extremely grateful that I am no longer the broken person I once was. I am that “Bummer Lamb” who now knows she is dearly loved, and who listens and follows the voice of the Good Shepherd.
“My sheep listen to my voice. I know them and they follow me.” – John 10:27 (GNT)
Shalom 🙏🏼
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