Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week The Love and Leadership of God
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Feb 22, 2026 
Hayley Braun, a pastoral leader and preacher, explores Psalm 23 through the lens of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. She unpacks sheep nature, God’s tender leadership, mercy paired with truth, and the shepherd’s long pursuit of his people. Short, vivid teachings invite trust, surrender, and deeper, experiential knowing of God’s guiding love.
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Yield To The Shepherd To Find True Rest
- Rest comes when the shepherd removes fear, friction, flies, and famine; so yield to God's care to receive rest.
- Braun quotes Philip Keller: sheep won't lie down when anxious, so the shepherd must address those specific obstacles first.
God's Paths Balance Mercy And Truth
- The Lord's paths combine mercy and truth to form well-worn grooves that guide life.
- Braun likens God's paths to wagon ruts that protect goods (our lives) from falling out on rough terrain by balancing mercy and truth.
Finding Peace After A Child's Diagnosis
- Braun shares personal struggle when her daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome and how she wrestled with explanations and peace.
- She describes nights of anxiety, external opinions, and returning to trust that God leads in both mercy and truth.
