Greek · POY-men ton psy-KHON
Shepherd of Our Souls
ποιμὴν τῶν ψυχῶν
The Shepherd and Guardian of Your Souls — who watches over the inner life
Symbol: The shepherd bent over the wounded sheep — care for the soul, not just the body
“For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.”
1 Peter 2:25
Peter calls Jesus the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls — not just our bodies or circumstances, but the inner life that no one else can see.
What the name means
You were going astray — the Shepherd found you; you did not find Him.
He is Guardian of your souls — the Greek word is episkopos, overseer. He watches the part of you no one else can reach.
The soul is where wounds hide — the Shepherd of Souls goes there, heals there, and keeps watch.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Shepherd of my soul, I was astray — You found me. Guard what is hidden in me.'
- Pray it for inner healing — the Shepherd tends the inner life.
Shepherd and Guardian of my soul, I was astray and You brought me back. Watch over the hidden places in me. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is the Shepherd of my soul — He finds the lost and guards the wounded inner life.
Study further
1 Peter 5:4 · Ezekiel 34:11-12 · Psalm 23:3 · Hebrews 13:20