He Refreshes My Soul

I have been posting about the beach all week, so I feel like I am repeating myself. But this was definitely a Sabbath moment.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. (Psalm 23:1-3)
I was so tried and stressed. I needed some time off so I took a week off from work. For 3 days, my hubby and I went to a beach a couple of hours from our home. We found a hotel right on the beach and rarely left it. We spent each day either on the beach or in our room or sitting on our balcony staring at the water.
When we were hungry, we ate. When we were thirsty, we drank. When we were tired, we napped. When the sun set, we watched.
I finished one book and started another one. I prayed and read scripture. I listened to some spiritual reflections on my Ipod by Dr. Peter Kreeft.
On the last night, I was sitting on the balcony, listening to a reflection about prayer. I was looking at the beach and watching the sky change colors after the sun had set. The speaker was talking about praying with scripture. He mentioned Psalm 23 and I dug out my prayer card that I had just stuck into my purse before leaving home. (God-incidence?) It was Psalm 23. So I read it. And I prayed it.
The Lord is indeed my shepherd. And this week He has led me beside restful waters. And, without a doubt, He has refreshed my soul.
I knew I had found a mantra to pray with for a few days or however long I needed it: “He refreshes my soul."
Thank you, Lord, for this Sabbath rest.

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(Also published in this week's issue of "Prayerful Morsels" - just had to share it with everybody!)