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God Knows How to RESTORE Your Soul

Friday, January 16, 2026

Summary

Life and its heavy burdens can easily wear us down, leaving our souls drained and in need of deep restoration. In this teaching on Psalm 23, Dr. Tony Evans explains that when Yahweh is our personal Shepherd, He provides the spiritual rest, soul recovery, and divine GPS direction we need to navigate life.

Key Scriptures

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Psalm 23:1-3↗Genesis 2:4↗

Themes

Spiritual RestorationGod's GuidancePersonal Relationship with GodHuman Frailty and DependenceRest and Renewal

Pastor's Points

1.He will meet your spiritual needs.

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2.He will meet your directional needs.

Key Points

1.Psalm 23:1 provides the foundational summary for the entire psalm: because the Lord is our Shepherd, we lack nothing essential.
2.The name 'LORD' (Yahweh) is God's relational covenant name, signifying that He desires an intimate relationship with us rather than mere distant belief.
3.Like sheep, human beings are often foolish, defenseless, easily dirtied by the world, and completely dependent on their Shepherd.
4.God cushions us in green pastures—providing a soft mattress of spiritual rest when life becomes overwhelming and requires us to refocus.
5.The Shepherd leads us beside still, quiet waters to keep us safe from slipping and drowning under the weight of life's heavy circumstances.
6.Just as a smartphone must sit resting on its charger to regain power, we must rest quietly in God's presence for our souls to be restored.
7.God provides a spiritual GPS system that gently recalibrates our path and redirects us whenever we make a wrong turn or disobey.
8.God desires a personalized, 'monogrammed' relationship with each believer where He personally leads, guides, and knows us by name.

Sermon Moments

“A phone runs out of juice and must sit resting on its base to be restored; in the same way, living wears us down and requires us to rest in God to regain spiritual power.”

“Sheep are so impressionable that if one starts walking in circles, others will blindly follow until the whole flock is going nowhere.”

“The green pastures God makes us lie down in aren't just grass for eating—they serve as a cushioned mattress for weary believers.”

“Heavy, wet wool will drag a fallen sheep down to drown in rough waters, which is why the Shepherd carefully leads us beside still, glassy waters.”

“God's guidance operates like a divine GPS that non-judgmentally recalibrates our route the moment we miss an exit or take a wrong turn.”

“Just as a monogram customizes a shirt with your personal initials, God wants a unique, personalized relationship with you rather than a generic connection.”

This Week

Set aside quiet time this week to step away from life's noise and allow God to 'recharge' your spirit.
Read Psalm 23 daily, reflecting on what it means for Yahweh to be your personal Shepherd.
Identify areas in your life where spiritual exhaustion has set in and surrender them to God in prayer.
Embrace quiet or slower seasons as God's intentional way of making you 'lie down' to refocus on Him.
When you realize you've made a wrong decision, ask God to recalibrate your direction and guide you back onto His path.
Move beyond a casual or corporate church routine to cultivate a deeply personal, 'monogrammed' walk with Christ.
Turn to the Shepherd for cleansing and protection whenever you feel dirty, defenseless, or vulnerable.

Remember This

Living can wear you down, but when Yahweh is your personal Shepherd, He brings you to a place of rest to restore your soul and recalibrate your direction.

A Challenge for You

Allow the Lord to be your personal Shepherd who knows your name, guides your every step, and recalibrates your life whenever you fall off track.