Monday, October 4, 2010
Restoration
Restoration
A man who was “down on his luck” and very discouraged with life stayed at our Lighthouse Center recently. He was hesitant about coming to a Christian mission, but after a few days, he wrote the following note of thanks:
“I want to thank you for allowing me to stay in a safe place while treating me with respect and dignity. Over the years, I had given up on my faith, and your Bible studies and church services restored that in me. Your shelter saved my life and I am very grateful.”
This man experienced something similar to what King David did when he wrote Psalm 23“He restoreth my soul.” Yes, God does restore the soul of those who are downtrodden. It happens over and over as God reveals His tender love.
Restoration. It comes from God. I encourage you to go to Him today for restoration, and begin by reading and meditating on the truths of Psalm 23.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he RESTORES my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your 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 goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
Rick
A man who was “down on his luck” and very discouraged with life stayed at our Lighthouse Center recently. He was hesitant about coming to a Christian mission, but after a few days, he wrote the following note of thanks:
“I want to thank you for allowing me to stay in a safe place while treating me with respect and dignity. Over the years, I had given up on my faith, and your Bible studies and church services restored that in me. Your shelter saved my life and I am very grateful.”
This man experienced something similar to what King David did when he wrote Psalm 23“He restoreth my soul.” Yes, God does restore the soul of those who are downtrodden. It happens over and over as God reveals His tender love.
Restoration. It comes from God. I encourage you to go to Him today for restoration, and begin by reading and meditating on the truths of Psalm 23.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he RESTORES my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your 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 goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
Rick
