Main Thought
Houses. Cars. Restaurants and hotels. All of these things are built in pristine condition. Then, these things fail. Fixing them can be hard work! Yet some restorations are so incredible that the finished product is even greater than the original. Our souls are prone to fail too. (In Psalms 23, the word “soul” refers to the core of our entire being - both our physical and immaterial parts.) But God restores us when we’re broken. In Him, we find that we grow and improve all the time. God designed us, so He knows how to transform us into the best versions of ourselves. God then leads us into His righteousness and plans as we seek to glorify Him.
Main Passage
3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- Psalm 23:3
Questions
What activities “restore your soul?” How can God help restore your soul when you feel broken?
Restoration shows on T.V. typically add new features to things like houses and cars. What new or improved features would you like to add to your life? Would you like to learn a new idea, develop a skill, or build your character?
Would your “new and improved” personal feature serve God? If so, then how?