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By Lorna Bees

What does it mean to be led by a shepherd who knows every sheep by name? In The Good Shepherd, Lorna Bees reflects on faith, divine provision and the assurance of God’s presence through seasons of uncertainty. Drawing on the imagery of the shepherd, the lion, green pastures and abundance, the poem moves from hardship towards trust, reminding the reader that seeking God is also an invitation to hope.

The lions may grow weak and hungry,
But those who seek the Lord shall
Lack no good thing.

Night comes before day.
It gets worse before it gets better,
And surely you shall be
An inhabitant of abundance.

Situation and destiny are different for all,
But surely one must seek
The goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.

The Good Shepherd leads
His own sheep by name,
And His flocks follow.
They are all familiar with His call.

He lays down His life for the sheep.
He leads them to paths of green pastures,
To eternal life
And His God all by Himself.

The Good Shepherd never leaves
Nor abandons you,
And He is not a man to lie.

Those who seek Him
Lack no good thing.

The identity of a victim
Always looks for someone to blame,
But to blame is powerlessness.

You take back your power
And stay kind to yourself.

The lions may grow weak and hungry,
But those who seek the Lord shall
Lack no good thing.

— Lorna Bees

Author bio

We already have Lorna’s supplied/polished bio, so I would keep it consistent across all four:

Lorna Bees is an educator and poet whose work explores emotions, human connections, memories, healing, loneliness, hope, and the quiet moments that shape everyday life. She views poetry as a coping mechanism, transforming personal reflections into stories that mirror everyday experiences while leaving room for hope, growth, love, and healing. Her glass-half-full mantra is: “Stay blessed beyond belief.”

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