Restore my weary soul, Lord…. (devo reflection)

Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul…. (ESV)
This morning, one of my devo readings took me to Psalm 23:3, a verse I’ve read many times. When I reached my prayer time, kicked back in my recliner, and closed my eyes to pray, I remember thinking, “I am exhausted. If only I could get a little more sleep.” And my precious Savior sent Psalm 23:3 roaring to mind. Sleep won’t restore my weary soul. Only my Shepherd can do that. Thank You, Jesus.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
I feel like I live in a state of perpetual exhaustion. My mind is going all the time. There is always something else to grade, plan, do, clean. Downtime is more “ignoring all the things I ought up be doing right now” instead of “time to relax and renew my soul.” I love this wording of Isaiah 40:31. When I trust in the LORD, I find new strength, His strength. My strength is just not enough for this life. Jesus, Help me.
Matt 11:28 “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the invitation to rest in You. Help me to fully comprehend what resting in You is and looks like. Help me to lay my burdens at Your feet and to wrap myself in Your amazing, transcendent peace. Restore my weary soul, Lord. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 23:3 He renews my strength…. (NLT)
Have a blessed day.