Restoration Project

Nº 326

October 29, 2024

In honor of Dan's latest book release, the remainder of October will feature excerpts from October Storm. This week is taken from the chapter titled, "He Restores My Soul."

The message at Catie’s funeral came from the 23rd Psalm and from the heart of a godly friend and mentor.

The church was packed with somber faces and loving friends. I remember being surprised by how much strength I felt in that weak moment. With so many people there to support us, I felt strangely secure and wonderfully loved. The standing-room-only crowd assured me there were many people willing to provide the support I needed in that dark hour. Some drove several hours to attend the short memorial service; their deep concern lingers, still meaningful today.

The picturesque and reassuring words of Psalm 23 have provided comfort at untold funerals, encouraging many starving and parched souls in need of green pastures and quiet waters. But for me, the four words that provided hope for my hurt are found in verse three, “He restores my soul.”

I believe those four words – He restores my soul – are the hope of the Bible. Our souls are broken. Life is tough and filled with painful, disturbing, destructive storms. But there is hope. God, and only God, can provide the restoration our souls desperately desire. Whatever the crisis, cling to the truth: He restores my soul.

Excelsior,

Dan Bolin

Author & President

Refueling in Flight Ministries