Psalm 23:3 is a powerful and comforting verse that speaks to the human experience in a profound way. It tells us that God, our loving shepherd, not only leads us to green pastures and quiet waters, but also “restores our souls and guides us in the paths of righteousness” (Psalm 23:3).  And all of this is for the sake of His name – which at first seems so confusing.

But today, this video will help us get un-confused and find clarity – even power behind the meaning of these words.  Stick around to the end and you’ll discover this power for your life.

It probably seems obvious when the text says, “He restores my soul” that we would instinctively know we can turn to God and find comfort when we feel lost, confused, or broken.   The reason is because when we make time to be with God, our hearts are calmed, our decisions can be put into perspective, and we can be restored with his peace.  Furthermore, being restored means his love and guidance give us the strength and courage we need to face our challenges and live according to His will.

But here is the main point….  This verse teaches us that living a righteous life is not a burden, but a blessing. It is through following God’s path of righteousness that we experience true abundance and joy of being our very best selves, the way Jesus intended. When we align our lives with His will, we become beacons of light that attract others to God and bring glory to His name.

What a beautiful circle it is: God, our loving shepherd, keeps us safe and leads us to green meadows and quiet waters where our souls are restored, and we turn to praise and thank Him. When we experience His goodness, our only response can be gratitude and praise.

We find ourselves saying, “Thank you, God, for loving me.” “Thank you, God, for leading me.”  “Thank you, God, for your peace that fills my heart.”  We cannot help but to praise and thank God.  This is why verse three ends with, “for the sake of His name”.

In a world that can often be overwhelming and chaotic, Psalm 23:3 offers such a simple and beautiful message of hope from our amazing God!

Please like, subscribe and comment “The Lord is my Shepherd!”  Then, join us on one of our next recommended videos, Psalm 23 verse 4, called, “For You Are With Me” or you might like our overview of Psalm 23 called, “Psalm 23 Explained – You’ll Never Read It The Same Way Again.”  And if you’d like the Psalms to come alive in your life everyday – visit PsalmsAreAlive.org for our free, daily Psalm devotional series.  We’ll see you there!