The Promise of Restoration
By Karen Pourbabaee
“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 NAS
Feeling tired, worn, frazzled? Anxious? Fearful? Overwhelmed? God’s in the business of restoration. No matter what you’ve just walked through, what you’re in the middle of or what you fear lingers in the horizon, God intends to restore your soul…your mind, will, and emotions…that essential part that is the real you, for You are precious in His sight.
His way of restoration is found in Psalm 19:7, “The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul.” Restoration is discovered in the Word of God. It’s perfect in its work. Interesting to review the meaning of perfect: complete in all respects, precise, pure, absolute/not limited. God’s Word will do its perfect work as we read it, meditate on it, hear God speak to us through it, and obey. It’s absolute and not limited in its power. It’s precise in addressing our specific need. It’s pure and holy, an unblemished Word that is complete in transforming us.
The definitions of restore reveal the myriad of its functions for our soul: to give back something taken away or lost, make restitution, repair, rebuild, bring back to health and strength, refresh, renew. Can you relate to any of these needs in your life right now? The Word of God is the way of restoration. Delve deeply into His Law.
Once the Father has restored us, He sets our feet on a righteous path, guiding us so we may stay on course. Be assured : “…He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
Karen is a freelance Christian writer who lives in Oklahoma. Contact
