Still Waters

Jessica was a busy mom of three, working full-time and involved in her church’s ministry team. On paper, she was doing all the right things. But inside, she felt spiritually dry and emotionally drained. She rarely had a moment to herself, and even her quiet times had turned into checklists.

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. -Psalm 23:2-3 ESV

One morning, after snapping at her children over something small, she broke down in tears and whispered a prayer she hadn’t spoken in a while: “God, I miss You.”

Later that day, while folding laundry, Jessica remembered Psalm 23 — a chapter she had memorized as a child.

Find quiet rest and soul-deep peace in God’s presence today.

The Shepherd of your soul offers peace and rest—and leads you into it. Stopping at the still waters helps us to step away from the noise and wait quietly with our Shepherd. In stillness, we remember who we are—and as important —who He is.

The Shepherd of your soul waits for you today. What might you find if you give yourself permission to pause and sit with Him?

Today’s One Thing
PRAY: Shepherd of my soul, thank You for Your gentle invitation to rest. Restore my soul as I sit with You in quiet trust. Amen.

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