Psalm 23: Still Waters & the Shepherd's TaleSýnishorn

Do you know what it’s like to have your soul—your very essence—refreshed?

Maybe you’ve felt a taste of it after a solid night’s sleep. You’ve had a packed week, rolling out of bed each morning straight into the chaos of projects, deadlines, and demands. But then, the weekend hits. You get to sleep in a little, and when you wake up, you feel better. Less fatigued. A little more like yourself.

That’s a nice feeling.

But it’s nothing compared to spending a week at a beach resort, no schedule, no alarms—just endless blue water, a gentle breeze, and zero obligations.

And even that? It’s still a step down from lying face-down on a massage table while a therapist works out every last bit of stress from your muscles. If you’ve never had a massage like that, let me tell you—you’re missing out.

But for me? Nothing—nothing—beats waking up early, stepping onto the sand, and listening to the waves roll in while I meditate and talk with God.

That’s when I feel it.

A deep, unshakable warmth. A sense of clarity. A quiet reassurance that my Shepherd is guiding me.

That’s not just relaxation. That’s soul refreshment.

And the thing is, this kind of refreshment doesn’t come from a nap, a vacation, or even the best massage in the world. It comes from a different kind of experience—one that only our Shepherd can provide.

It’s found in the balance of separation and closeness—separating from the noise, stress, and distractions of life, while drawing closer to the only One who can truly restore your spirit.

So, my friend, where can you go today to find your soul refresh?