My Friend,
Monday, February 05, 2024
A Prayer For You: God Is Our Refuge and Strength. 🙏🏼
Thursday, January 11, 2024
5 Encouragements For 2024!
Hello and Happy New Year Friend!
Thank you for the privilege of serving you in 2023! As we begin 2024, here are 5 encouragements for you!Please listen to this brief message:
https://youtu.be/_H4f7ohONpg?si=Lj7LDqpQjPyG2oaL
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
January 2024 Scripture Phone Wallpapers.
Hello Friend,
Here are 2 scripture images for January 2024 and all of 2024 that I put together to share with you for your use as a phone wallpaper image if you'd like. Hope you are encouraged by the scripture reminder.
Please take time to read, study, and take to heart, Matthew 6:33 for starters.
You're in my Prayers!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Wednesday, January 03, 2024
No One Else.
As I awoke this morning, thoughts of many disappointments and discouragements started to fill my head. But God, being rich in mercy helped me turn once again to His goodness and His Word. He reminded me to turn to Him and His truth, THE Truth!
We all have our moments of weariness, but, then His truth comes through like a fresh wind and clears the fog that fills our minds sometimes, the fog that the enemy and our own wrong thinking that we allow to take hold.
As I sought Him this morning, He also brought this song to my heart and mind and I lifted up to Him:
Fernando Ortega’s “No One Else” that you can listen to here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4iSAdKa3Rm4Ha5FC7KMcdK?si=76fe9928857d4591
Ultimately, there is no one else besides Him that we should turn to and reply on that will always be there for us.
This doesn’t mean we don’t or shouldn’t seek wise counsel
and encouragement from others, rather, it means, He’s the only one that is our
constant and perfect source of counsel, refuge, strength, and more! He is the
only one that will never leave or forsake us.
He helps us grow in the wisdom and knowledge of Him and provides the tools we need to live for Him, for His Kingdom and Glory, as we wrestle with the ups and downs of life.
So, in our times when the "fog" roles in, we need to turn once again to Him, turn to Him right away, as there is no one else besides Him Who will see us through any storm or good time in
life.
A Prayer To The Lord:
Lord, I thank you that there is no one else besides you. You are my rock and fortress. You are my deliverer and strength. You are my fog lifter and the lifter of my head. You are my provider. You are the light unto my path and lamp unto my feet and I turn to you. Please help me by Your Holy Spirit turn to you as a first response instead of an afterthought, as I know the truth of Your Word no matter what the enemy or my own thinking tries to convince me of…I need to turn to you. Thank you for Who You are. Thank you for Your Word. Thank You for your love and care. Thank you for your provision and protection. Thank you for your new mercies today and every morning. Thank you for your Holy Spirit’s guidance and wisdom in my life! May You receive all the glory due your name! In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.
Friend, as you wake up in the morning, may you remember and proclaim that there is no one else but you Lord. And, as you lie down to rest at night, may you remember and proclaim that there is no one else but you Lord.
In the valleys and mountain tops of life, turn to Him.
He is your all in all. May you be lifted up today by this remembrance.
You’re in my prayers and please keep me in yours.
In Christ Alone,
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
Monday, January 01, 2024
Happy New Year 2024!
Hello Friend!
Happy New Year!
Thank you for the honor of serving you in 2023, and Lord willing, I’ll have the honor of serving you even more in 2024!
May you and I enter the New Year, with a fresh new outlook, filled with the same hope you have in Jesus.
Keep your eyes fixed on Him my friend!
Don't just take my word for it but do take His Word for it and may you be a Word filled follower as you abide in, read, study, and live out God's Word! By doing so, you will also be a Spirit led follower as you actively take God's Word and live of out!
Take time to read, study, and take to heart 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 2:12-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3 :5-6, 1 Peter 3:8-12, and John 14:12-14 for starters.
May God richly bless you as you continue to seek, serve, and love Him everything that is within you!
You're in my prayers and please keep me in yours.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart
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Monday, December 04, 2023
Free Christmas Devotionals!
Hello Friend,
First off, Merry Christmas!
If you're looking for a free devotional, I wanted to encourage you to check out my two current YouVersion Christmas Devotionals:
Christmas: The Promise Fulfilled and The Wonder of Christmas.
Both are geared to help you and I in some small way set our hearts, minds and and souls on the Wonder and Awe of all that Jesus has done for you and I that we remember and celebrate during Christmas and all year through.
Christmas: The Promise Fulfilled:
The Wonder of Christmas:
Or, you can search for my name, Randolph Koch in the YouVersion Bible App to find them there.
Thank you in advance for subscribing to and completing the free devotional and again, Merry Christmas! May you always remember that Jesus is The Reason for The Christmas Season!
You're in my prayers and again, Merry Christmas!
You're in my prayers. 🙏🏼
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
30 Days of Thanksgiving & Gratitude Is Now Complete!
Hello,
Today is the end of our 30 Days of Thanksgiving & Gratitude Challenge!
I pray that you were encouraged and blessed as you paused and focused on giving thanksgiving and gratitude to God for who He is and all He continues to bless us with!
I'd absolutely love to hear about your experience the last 30 days!
Please share a comment here, or send me a message, or and e-Mail via rlk@ashspeherdsheart.org
It's never too late to being a fresh new start of giving thanksgiving and gratitude to Him!
Download your free copy of the guider here: 30 Days of Thanksgiving & Gratitude!
I'm thankful and grateful to God for the honor of serving you!
You're in my prayers. 🙏🏼
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Advent 2023!
Hello Friend!
It's Christmas time!
Let me be one of the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!
Did you know that incorporating Advent into your Christmas celebration can be a fantastic way to help focus your heart, worship, and celebration on the birth of Christ / His first coming?... which is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas in the first place!
Advent is a more traditional part of Christmas that is still observed by many as it can be a very meaningful part of your Christmas remembrance.
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and I wanted to share a free resource with you that I created titled, "Celebrating Advent"
If you'd like to download your free gift copy in PDF format, please click on the following link:
Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Christ!
Please keep an eye out for a weekly post wherever A Shepherd's Heart is via social media for each week's Advent remembrance.
Because He is The reason for the season, Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023
30 Days of Thanksgiving & Gratitude!
My Friend,
Welcome to November 2023!It's a great month and season to pause and focus on giving thanksgiving and gratitude to God for who He is and all He continues to bless us with!
To help us do just that, I've created a simple 30 Day Calendar of Thanksgiving & Gratitude for you to download and keep electronically or to print out to be a guide this month.
I hope you enjoy this resource and I pray you make time these next 30 days, (and all year through) to express thankfulness and gratitude to The Lord!
I'm thankful and grateful to God for the honor of serving you!
You're in my prayers.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Thursday, October 05, 2023
He Must Increase, I Must Decrease!
My Friend,
Thursday, August 24, 2023
He Is Your Rock!
My Friend,
My hope is that none of us has to hit rock bottom in order to discover that God truly is our Rock.
I pray that no matter where you are today in life, that you rest in the truth that He alone is your Rock no matter what!
He is your firm and true foundation, so seek Him as your foundation and trust Him as your foundation.
Take time to read, study, and take to heart Matthew 7:24-27, Ephesians 2:19– 21, and 1 Peter 2:6 for starters.
You are in my prayers. Please pray for me as well. 🙏🏼
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Taste And See That The Lord Is Good!
My Friend,
I want to encourage you today that The Lord is good.Please listen to this brief message and be lifted up. Please pass it on to others who may be encouraged by this too.
Monday, June 19, 2023
An Encouragement For Discouraged Dads
On Father's Day I had the honor of reading a post that was forwarded to me and as an imperfect father of 5 (all who are young adults now), I found it super comforting, special, and like a healing balm to the soul, mind, and spirit of this dad.
I asked the author, Cendrine Hosoda for permission to share it with you and she graciously agreed as she would like this to reach other dads. Thank you Cendrine!
Please read this guest post and I pray you are as encouraged as I am by what she shared. Always remember that there is still time to change, grow, and heal as a man, father, and grandpa. Don't give up!
God is with you and will help you in your journey.
Your Brother and Servant In Christ,
Randolph Koch
To all the discouraged dads out there on Father's Day,
I want you to know that I think about you today.
Maybe your kids don't acknowledge this day, or perhaps you feel like you've
messed up too badly. It's possible that you're overwhelmed with confusion, not
even knowing where to start. I want to apologize for the lack of modeling and
guidance you received growing up, and for the deficiencies you're still trying
to navigate in your own heart.
I understand the weight of shame and the high
pressure placed on men to represent God the Father to their children. It's a
daunting standard that can paralyze you. I know firsthand the battle and the
pain that comes with not turning out the way you wanted to for your kids. It
hurts when your best intentions don't translate and your efforts go unnoticed
because you were unable to connect or understand your child's needs.
I'm sorry for all the times you weren't seen and
met in your own needs. It's no wonder that hopelessness and the desire to give
up may seem like the only option. But today, I want to be a voice of grace and
hope for you. You matter. Your pain matters. What you didn't learn matters.
What you wish you had matters. The fact that you resemble your father more than
you wanted to matters. Your hurt matters. Your sense of failure matters.
It matters that you tried. It matters if you
didn't try and now you regret it. There is grace for every scenario. You can't
control the outcome, but you can start pursuing steps toward wellness now. It
is never too late for you to begin this journey. The best thing you can do for
your kids, even if they won't speak to you or if you doubt they'll ever see
your changes, is to pursue change for yourself. You are worth the investment,
and it will make a difference.
I won't sugarcoat it. It will be one of the
hardest things you'll ever do, but I implore you, on this Father's Day when you
feel the pain of failure, disappointment, and grief, make a promise to
yourself. Take one step toward working on yourself and allowing God and His
servants to help you uncover the person your heart may have stopped dreaming
you could be.
It won't be easy, and it will take time. But I
promise you, the pain of growth will be worth every bit of it. Your time is not
over. The bravest and greatest thing you can do is say, "I'm going to do
this. I'm going to work on myself. I'm going to let God have the final say, not
people or myself."
May you feel renewed hope that you are not beyond
help and hope. Know that I am praying for you as you embark on this journey. I
believe in you. You can do this. It will make a difference.
Happy Father's Day
Monday, April 24, 2023
God Loves You!
I simply want to remind you that God loves you very very much!
No matter what you think, feel, or try to convince yourself of... the truth is that He loves you!
No matter what the enemy of your soul or others try to whisper in your ear to try and sow a seed of doubt... remember that He loves you!
Here are a few of the many scriptures that will remind you that He, again...loves you!
-Jeremiah 31:3
-John 3:16-17
-1 John 4:7-10
-1 John 3:1
-Galatians 2:20
-Ephesians 2:4-5
May you be overjoyed and overwhelmed by the truth and reminder of His great love for you!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
How Can I Pray For You?
Hello Friend,
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
2023 February Through July Memory Verses: Part 2!
Hello Friend!
As a follow-up to my last communication, at long last, here are the February - July Memory Verse for our Romans Road theme:1. Memory Verses
2. Memory Verse Pointers
Please feel free to reach out with any prayer needs as I'm here to serve you!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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