The Lord gives us Shepherds

How do we choose a shepherd to guide and lead us spiritually?  In Jeremiah 3:15 (NIV) it says, "Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart...).  It is the Lord's desire to provide for us a spiritual shepherd to lead us.  This is not done of our own choosing, but God will draw or provide into our life a spiritual shepherd so that we have someone who can gently lay into us the teaching of our Heavenly Father.  These shepherds will provide for us the knowledge and understanding that we need so that we can be prepared for the return of the Lord but also for our journey here on earth.  We go through this process of acquiring a spiritual shepherd through prayer and seeking the Lord's guidance.  Because we want shepherds that are after our Heavenly Fathers and the Lord Jesus heart.