A restored soul is not simply a calmer inner life or a better emotional state. A restored soul is a whole life increasingly governed by the peace of Christ. Psalm 1 gives us the image of this kind of life: a tree planted by streams of water, rooted, fruitful, resilient, and alive in every season. This is the blessed life, not because nothing difficult happens, but because the person has learned to live from a deeper source than circumstance, reaction, control, or fear.
Restored | Part 3 | The Work of the Spirit
Psalm 23 tells us that the Good Shepherd restores our souls. Restoration is not merely about feeling better or becoming a slightly improved version of ourselves. It is about becoming