SPRING FORTH NOW 2026

June 12

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

John 10:14-16

Sometimes the holiest thing you can know is that you are fully known by God. Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep,” reminding us that Discerning The Holy begins not with finding God, but with realizing God has never lost sight of us. What is High and Lifted Up is a life rooted in the confidence that your identity is not determined by the labels others place on you, but by the One who created and calls you by name. For a people whose stories, contributions, and humanity have too often been misunderstood or overlooked, this passage declares that God sees us completely and still calls us beloved. Dream Big, because the Shepherd who knows you also knows the greatness, purpose, and potential hidden within you and within future generations. Decide To Become someone who embraces God's expansive vision, recognizing that His flock is larger, more diverse, and more connected than human divisions often allow us to imagine. Demonstrate Your Power by living with compassion, building bridges, and walking boldly in your God-given identity, because those who know they belong to the Shepherd can stand confidently High and Lifted Up.