Fourth Sunday of Easter  
Image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd
 
“The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.”*
 
Let us Pray: Gracious Shepherd, we thank you that you know us by name, that your voice calls us toward love, truth, and life. Help us to listen with the ears of faith, to trust your guidance, and to follow you more closely each day. When distractions cloud our hearing, renew our attention to your voice. When fear seeks to drown out your whisper, grant us boldness to step forward in obedience. May our lives reflect your care for your sheep, and may we, in turn, invite others to hear and to follow. In your name we pray, Amen.
Scripture:  *John 10: 2-4
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