September 1, 2010

The Cross & Psalm 23 Part 3 "He Restores My Life"

Psalm 23:3
"He restores my soul..."
Psalm 71:20
"Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up"
I Peter 5:10
"And the god of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast"
Quotes:
"when I become discouraged, the Lord who is my Shepherd, revives and re-energizes my soul through His power and grace"
(full life study bible)
"when my soul grows sorrowful, He revives it; when it is sinful He sanctifies it; when it is weak He strengthens it; He does it!"
(Charles Spurgeon)
  • restores- literally means to turn back; return; movement back to a point of departure
  • soul- literally means life; breath; to be refreshed; can refer to the entire person

Five ways He restores my life:

  1. He restores my joy !

Psalm 51:12

"Restore to me the joy of my salvation..."

2. He restore my peace !

Psalm 29:11

"...the Lord blesses his people with peace"

Psalm 85:8

"...He promises peace to His people..."

3. He restores my hope !

Zechariah 9:12

"Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you"

4. He restores my health !

Jeremiah 30:17

"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the Lord"

5. He restores my mind !

Romans 12:2

"...but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."

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