He leads me along still waters…He restores my soul.
Disconnect.
I keep feeling the world and all its troubles screaming at each one of us. Demanding our attention.
But we all know that when a toddler is having a tantrum, the best recourse is to ignore.
The enemy is desperate to distract us. That’s his supreme goal in order that we would miss…everything.
What better way to destroy the plan and purpose of God than to not even allow people the peace of mind to discover just what it is.
We decide to walk with God by the still waters. He leads, but we must decide to follow.
Have you ever been around a person who seems determined to stay panicked? I have.
Have you ever been around a person who seems determined to live in drama? I have.
We decide to live in peace. If someone is chronically panicked, they are not living in the presence of the Prince of Peace. We decide to walk alongside the quiet waters…restoring our souls.
Our soul…is comprised of our mind, will, and emotions.
Knowing that, it’s no wonder that mental illness is on the rise.
God restores our souls. We need Him. We need peace. We need quiet.
Today I encourage you to draw near to God and ask Him to take you by the still waters and to restore your soul. Invite Him to come close. Respond to Him. Reach out to Him. Let Him draw you near. Accept His embrace and return it to Him.
I encourage you to learn how to center your spirit. To essentially ground yourself in His peace. To take command of your wandering mind and draw it back to peace.
He leads you by still waters. He restores your soul.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; You rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23
365 Days in the Presence 