The opposition from the enemy was so strong that my distress was highly visible throughout the day. The huge difference in my countenance was such that a friend of mine who had dropped by my work for a quick visit stopped short as she walked through the door to my office. My staff did not know what to do as they are accustomed to me laughing and singing all day long. I made it through the day only by God's grace. Several times throughout the stressful mini-dramas I managed to beg God for help.
By the end of the day I was emotionally and mentally drained and in need of my bed and pillows for about 10 hours. But, I wanted to go to bible study and with only God's power did I manage to drive to the church. I made my way inside, nestled myself in the seat and waited. I began to pray that God would restore my soul and during worship I found myself saying over and over again psalm 23. God fully restored me! It was magnificent! When it was time to leave I was full of energy and felt as if I had just slept eight solid hours. The Lord brought me to a new level of understanding of his greatness. I have known restoration for years but tonight I finally got restoration. Knowing what I know now I'm so thankful for the rough times I experienced this week. Glory to God!
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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Praise Him... that is awesome, Lori!
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