He Restoreth My Soul

I’ve been feeling distant lately: distant from my family; distant from my congregation; distant from my Lord.  My work has been keeping me preoccupied.  My new duties as President of our congregation has been keeping me preoccupied. 

Busyness of the mind. 

I tried to pray this morning and couldn’t even think of what to pray for.

Well, not true…I had an idea of what to pray for, but couldn’t feel my heart get behind it.

Busyness of the mind pushes out blossoming of the heart.

I read a devotion from Proverbs 31 suggesting that I pray to have an insatiable love for Jesus.  I couldn’t get the emotion behind it.

Busyness of the mind and body pushing out the heart of God.

My soul stuffed in a corner.

Overlooked and neglected.

Ah, but His Words are written on my heart.  They spoke to me from the memories of my childhood.

The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul! - Psalm 23:1-3a (KJV)

The minute I heard those words I was restored.  “Here,” he said. “I’ve been keeping it safe for you.”

And He handed me back my soul. 

Not dusty and neglected.

Well cared for and loved!

I am loved.  I have love. How can I not have an insatiable love in return?

Dear Jesus - thank you so very much for taking care of me when I don’t even realize I’m needing care. Thank you for loving me. Thank you especially for restoring my soul to me this morning. I was very lonely without it. You are my soul! I was lonely without you! Thank you, Father, for giving me this very capable mind. Please help me remember that I am not just mind, but also heart, body and soul.  Please, Lord, help me keep everything in balance and always keep you at the center of everything I do! I love you so very much! Amen.

Blessings and peace,

Leah