Restoring the soul

I have just completed nearly a month of time in Colorado.  It was filled with family and fun as we celebrated my parent's 80th birthdays.  We also had time with friends, neighborhood gatherings, a few hikes, fishing and relaxation.

We were tired.

I mean, DOG TIRED.

We didn't even know how tired we were until all the family left and we found ourselves sitting on the couch, staring at the wall.

These past 6 months have been busy.  

They have been great, as well as, emotionally and physically exhausting.  

Leaving Chicago was hard.   HARD

Embracing NYC was easy.

We miss dear friends and we are enjoying the process of making dear friends.

But let me say it again -- we were tired.

When you are exhausted in every way, the only true remedy is restoration of the soul.

It isn't something that we can do for ourselves.

We are gasping for spiritual breath and the only source for resuscitation is God Himself.

He restores the soul.

He brings peace into the chaos and purpose into the plans.

He says, "Sit here and rest."

And even if you could still use a little more sleep, He brings a healing balm and a gentle breeze your way.

He gives you beautiful things to look at that point you to Him.

He reminds you of such great love.

The kind of love that sustains you, energizes you and propels you forward into the newness of life.

Restoration.

Soul mending.

Even if another storm is brewing, there is the stillness of the water with its glassy reflection of His majesty.

The Psalmist tells us that "He restores my soul."

He reestablishes that perfect balance of soul health.

How is your soul these days?

Are you trying to mend your brokenness even though you are broken?

Brokenness can't heal brokenness, but our Mighty God can.

Allow Him to restore your weary soul.

He delights in it.