Dear Visitor,

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A new Parable I put forth: In a land blessed with lush meadows and rolling hills, there lived a good shepherd who cared for a flock of 100 sheep. His love for each sheep was boundless, and he watched over them with unwavering dedication.

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As the days passed, a subtle change began to sweep through the flock. The 99 sheep, once so attuned to the shepherd's voice, started to heed the whispers of the wind and the rustle of the grass. Slowly, they began to follow the herd instead of the shepherd, listening to each other's advice rather than the shepherd's guidance.

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The shepherd, heartbroken to see his beloved flock straying, continued to call out to them, but their ears were deafened by the noise of the crowd. They sought the comfort and safety of numbers, finding solace in the presence of their fellow sheep rather than in the watchful care of the shepherd.

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Amidst the 99, there was one who seemed lost but was, in fact, the one who truly understood the shepherd's voice. This sheep, guided by an unyielding loyalty, resisted the temptation to follow the herd and instead stayed close to the shepherd. It found safety not in numbers but in the comforting presence of the shepherd's staff and the warmth of his love.

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One day, as the shepherd looked over the vast landscape, he noticed the 99 scattered and confused. With a heavy heart, he set out to bring them back into the fold. As he gathered them, he discovered the one who had remained by his side, never swayed by the allure of the crowd.

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Filled with joy, the shepherd embraced the loyal sheep and declared, "This one, who stayed with me when others strayed, is the true treasure of my flock. Their love for me, even when surrounded by confusion, shines brighter than the unity of the 99 who momentarily lost their way."

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The parable of the 100 sheep teaches us the value of steadfastness and the importance of listening to the true shepherd's voice. It reminds us that, even in the midst of confusion and the clamor of the crowd, those who remain faithful to the shepherd's guidance are the ones truly found and cherished. The good shepherd's love is immeasurable, and he holds the one who stayed close to him with a love that surpasses all others.

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Wishing you all the best,

 

The Good Shepherd

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