He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul. (Psalm 23:2-3)
Our souls need maintenance as we travel the road of life. What potholes and rutts are to cars, stress is to souls. Sometimes stress comes as a downpour that rocks our world: major illness, loss, or unemployment. Sometimes it’s a constant drizzle of trials and assorted aggravations. Either way, we may find ourselves swamped in negative emotions and feeling spiritually depleted.
At such times we need to remind ourselves, “The Lord is my shepherd.”
Psalm 23 is a true spiritual restorative. Healing virtually pours out of its promise of green pastures, still waters, and fragrant anointing oil. If we find ourselves in the valley of darkness, we have the consolation of God’s presence and the security of his rod and staff. If we are beset by enemies, he prepares a banquet for us. His goodness and mercy follow us always.
So why not spend a few quiet moments with the Good Shepherd and his Psalm? It’s healing words will restore your soul.
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