Giving back what was Taken

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside

quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.

Psalm 23:2, 3

I once had the pleasure of restoring a beautiful old rocker that had belonged to my Great Aunt. Bringing it down from the dusty attic, I cleaned off years of dirt and grime and polished its wood until it shone like new - restored again!

To restore something means, “to give back what was lost or taken.” Every day, I rub up against a sinful world, and its touch tries to “take” from me – tries to steal away my faith.  But the good news is . . . God is my restorer!

When I spend time with Him, I am renewed . . . changed . . . refreshed! The Psalmist, David, said it this way: He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes (restores) my soul (Psalm 23:2,3).

In those moments alone with God, His Spirit gives me peace in place of turmoil; trust instead of fear; wisdom for confusion; hope instead of discouragement!

His gifts of restoration are beautiful and continual . . . a daily satisfaction!

Father, thank you for restoring my soul – my inner woman – every day!  I know I can come to You any time and in any situation, and You will breathe new life into me!  

Martha