He Restoreth My Soul (Poem)

He Restoreth My Soul

 

Gently guiding, prompting, leading

this wandering sheep back into the fold;

By the streams of living waters,

in the pathways that are old;

Resting, restoring, renewing

for my spirit that once was so dry;

Graceful showers of blessing falling,

Refreshing from the Lord on High.

 

From strength to strength, my Lord is leading,

preparing my heart and showing the way;

From my shadows into His presence,

His Word shines out as clear as day;

From weak and faltering footsteps,

to steadfast assurance as I pray;

His Spirit is there to remind me,

His strength is sufficient for today.

 

From faith to faith, Jesus is leading

in the paths of righteousness, I see;

There's a new purpose and fulfillment,

learning the plans that He has for me;

Peace and contentment flood my soul,

from the goodness that He has in store;

God's mercies and lovingkindnesses

will be my song forevermore.

 

August 3rd, 2016

Jerry Bouey

 

Psalms 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

 

I thought Through Darkened Skies was the first poem I had written in nine or ten years, but I found this in the Notes on my phone tonight - from almost five years ago. I hope it is a blessing to you.