“The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3a
On my journey in life, I have often felt like the only way I can truly rest is if things were quiet around me. If I was standing near an ocean on a tropical island surely my soul would be nourished and I would have the strength to go on. But God has taught me over the years that getting away to a beautiful place does help us feel a sense of peace, but the truth is, His presence is better than an ocean-view.
He renews our minds to the truth that the same God who created the beautiful and spectacular destinations on earth is the same God that lives on the inside of us. When we draw near to Him, He expects us to draw from Him. No matter our current surroundings, we can draw near and draw from His life source within us. There He dissolves our fears and restores the vitality of our minds, will and emotions. He lead us beside still waters and puts our minds at ease. He fills us with His peace that doesn’t make sense and quiets us with His love, giving us assurance that He is in control and everything will be okay.
We are learning to place more value on His presence than any person, place or thing. We’re approaching God’s presence as as if we’re standing in front of an ocean, expecting His presence to do for you more than an ocean would. Drawing by faith from the deep well within us. We will experience our Savior and receive His very present help because we are finding He is better than an ocean-view.
Prayer: Father, help me get this understanding deep in my heart. You are better to me than any destination I can go to. I choose to steal away and draw near to you in my heart and by faith I draw from your life within me peace. I believe your presence can do more for me than anything or anyone else can. Thank you, Lord.
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Only you Jesus only you 🤗
Amen! It’s all about You Lord.
And only you. Have your way in my life. I trust only you Lord.♥️
Absolutely, beautiful truth.
Yes, in the Lord presence there is joy and at His right hand there are pleasures forevermore. This is peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank you for this timely devotional. Blessings, Shalom and Agape 👀🙏🏽♥️📖🙌🏽
Hallelujah. I’m actually taking a vacation for my boys for Christmas and having a hard time even getting excited about. Really I just need his presence. One touch from him and all my anxiety goes away. One word from him and all the anger diminishes. Lord speak to me help me to see things from your perspective. I love you Lord with all my heart and soul. Thank you for all you do
Father God you are everything to me show me your way oh lord and keep me safe in your care in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏾 peace with God’s living trust ♥️
What a beautiful verse from the Bible thank you Lord
One day, I was at work. A place where I have been experiencing attacks. The tables were beautifully set, people were eating talking and mingling. Despite the attacks, and the smiles of those around me who were filled with hypocrisy I had to put on a smile and not show the pain and bewilderment I felt from the attacks. I could not get away with the Lord in that moment. I had to stand firm smile and serve our families with gladness of heart working unto the Lord and not men. Trembling inside, I was wondering how can I stand and do this Lord? In that moment, Holy Spirit gave me Psalms 23. I pictured myself walking with Jesus in green pastures. As I did, my soul began to be restored. I was filled with joy and served gladly. I am learning to lean into the presence of God no matter where I am. I am learning that He is my ever present help. Believers must know this in the times we are in. All that I am going through is causing me to press deeper into His Presence not only in the Secret Place when I steal away with Him but everywhere at all times. This devotional blessed me so very much. Yes, He is better that an ocean view. Though, I still do like to go and spend time with Him as I gaze upon the beautiful water views that He has created.
Thank You Father God! Amen!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Somehow even though I’ve opened the app several times in a day I missed this one. This is so beautiful and meaningful and spoke to me.
Thank you Lord for helping me, from the inside out and in any place and at any time. I will do better at acknowledging that You are always with me.
Thank you Jesus. His grace is sufficient. He is my strength, my peace , my comfort.