A Story of Still Waters and Sacred Identity

The Shepherd Who Names You

A contemplative illustrated parable about fear, gentleness, and the Shepherd who restores the heart.

Inside the Book

A look at the pages.

Cover and three interior spreads — the rushing stream, the kneeling, the walk home.

Poetic storytelling and luminous pastoral imagery. Peace is something He prepares for us.

  1. Cover: The Shepherd Who Names You
  2. Interior illustration: the Shepherd stands beside a rushing stream, placing stones to still the water
  3. Interior illustration: the Shepherd kneels close to his sheep in the soft grass
  4. Interior illustration: the Shepherd walks home with his flock beneath a warm sunset sky

Peace is not something we force ourselves to create.
It is something the Shepherd lovingly prepares for us.

About the Book

Sheep will not drink from rushing water.

Sheep will not drink from rushing water. Even when they are thirsty. The current feels dangerous.

So the Shepherd kneels beside the stream and begins placing stones — slowly, patiently — until the waters become still. Only then do the sheep drink.

Peace is not something we force ourselves to create.
It is something the Shepherd lovingly prepares for us.

Inspired by Psalm 23 and themes from Sacred Communication, this is a contemplative story about the language of blessing — love that names identity rather than correcting fear.

A gentle, reflective book for anyone learning to rest beside still waters again.

Series
Sacred Communication
Format
Paperback
Author
Jackson Murphy

Who this is for

For anyone learning to rest again.

Still waters

For those who have forgotten what it feels like to drink without fear — and are ready to rest again.

The language of blessing

Love that names identity rather than correcting fear — a gentler way of being known.

A quiet companion

Poetic prose and luminous pastoral imagery — a book to return to when the current feels dangerous.

He kneels until the waters are still.

Continue the Journey

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