Restore

He leads me beside quiet waters.  He restores my soul.
Psalm 23:2, 3


Some days are crazy, hectic, full of activity and pouring out.  It's easy to get overwhelmed with the list of things to do, and every thing seems urgent.  Before long, I am running on empty, stressed out, spent.


God intervenes in His quiet way, drawing my attention to Him with a random word, a glimpse of beauty or through the restless longing of my heart desperate for peace.


There, in the deep places of my spirit, our eyes meet and I know.  


I know that I am loved.  
I know that I can trust Him.
I know that He is taking care of me.
I know that He is for me.
My heart relaxes and begins to rest in His.

 
He restores my soul.




In peace,

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Faithful

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them -- the LORD, who remains faithful forever.

Psalm 146:5,6

Seeing His faithfulness in these gifts

225.  The hill behind my house turning from drab brown to vivid green

226.  A hidden bird singing her heart out this morning

227.  Studying His word with good friends

228.  Knowing that He is here with me in the messiness of my life

229.  A new rosebud blooming on my favorite bush

230.  Listening to my daughter share her heart

231.  Hearing my son share his dreams

232.  Receiving His provision for a secret need

233.  The quiet confidence of resting in His love

234.  Being encouraged and inspired by a friend

photo courtesy of www.forestwander.com

Counting. . .

Considering His gifts. . .

215.  A peaceful day of soul renewing

216.  Hugs and bedtime snuggles with my kids

217.  Flowers on my kitchen table

218.  Turning a problem over to Him and seeing Him work it out

219.  Shared laughter

220.  Sunday lunch with a friend

221.  Grace when I didn't expect it

222.  Scent of springtime and orange blossoms

223.  Dreams unfolding quietly

224.  Finding my lost pair of sunglasses =)

Let all that I am praise the LORD; 

with my whole heart I will praise his holy name.

Let all that I am praise the LORD; 

may I never forget the good things he has done for me.

Psalm 103:1,2






photo courtesy of www.forestwander.com

Easter morning

O LORD, our LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
From the lips of children and infants, you have ordained praise.
Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
For with you is the fountain of life; and in your light, we see light.