In this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we reflect on one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture: “He restores my soul” (Psalm 23:3). Life in a broken world often leaves us weary and wounded—our souls burdened by anger, fear, depression, confusion, or addiction. Yet, the Shepherd who leads us beside still waters also heals what’s broken within.

Building on last week’s discussion about fear, we look deeper into how God restores the part of us that thinks, feels, and chooses—the soul. Drawing from passages like Matthew 11:28–30, Psalm 147:3, and Isaiah 40:28–31, we see that God not only strengthens us but renews us from the inside out. Through His Spirit, He meets our deepest needs for belonging, safety, and significance, transforming our inner pain into peace.

We explore how unresolved anger clogs the flow of love and joy, how fear steals our peace, and how confusion takes root when we believe lies instead of God’s truth. But in Christ, there is healing for every wound. Faith and forgiveness open the door for restoration, replacing despair with hope (Romans 15:13) and bondage with freedom.

No matter what you’ve faced—trauma, rejection, loss, or addiction—God desires to restore your soul. When you abide in His perfect love, trust His truth, and live in the power of His Spirit, you will find the freedom and renewal your heart longs for.

Looking for more? Dive deeper into the truth in love with these three insightful books:
• Moon in the Darkness
• Be with Jesus, Be like Jesus, Be for Jesus
• Christ in Us is the Hope of Glory

These books are available online. To learn more, visit https://friendsofthekingministries.org, where you can also read columns written for the Kingsport Times-News over the last eighteen years.

God bless, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode.