The Good Shepherd Refreshes Your Soul

I was reading some Max Lucado regarding Psalm 23. The Psalm of David. When we are exhausted and emotionally spent we need to lean into the truth of Scripture and realize that The Lord refreshes our soul. We have everything we need to find rest from life’s crap with Jesus as our shepherd. We can’t refresh our own soul and give ourselves rest no matter how many vacation days we take. Only He provides the peace and rest we truly want and need. Scripture doesn’t say life will be easy, in John 16:33 Jesus says “…Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” It’s not about our situation changing, but rather, our perspective. We need to take our situation, however exhausting it is, and hand it to Him. Do you trust that He has overcome the world? Can you trust that He will give you the rest you need?Psalm 23 reminds us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd of our heart. When anxiety attacks, He leads us to quiet waters. When the crushing weight of loneliness overwhelms, He walks with us through the darkest valleys. When anger at the injustice of our world takes root, His love and goodness are always with us. The truth about Psalm 23, and all of scripture, is not that we won’t have emotions and crap to deal with. The truth is that God will be with us through all of our feelings. Today, if you are feeling the weight of the world, take time to read through Psalm 23 and allow the Lord to refresh your soul in the green pastures and quiet waters of His presence and truth. Be Nice. Grace wins.