“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:1-3
I make a few confessions in this one and maybe you can relate.
More than ever, I’m convinced that beneath our hectic schedules, our proud accomplishments, and our self-sufficiencies, we simply long to be loved and cared for right where we are, no strings attached.
Maybe in these few minutes we have together, our God will father and mother us in all the ways we need the most.
Links + Resources From This Episode:
- Psalm 23
- Choosing Rest: Cultivating a Sunday Heart in a Monday World by Sally Breedlove
- Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You by John Ortberg
- Rhythms of Rest: Finding the Spirit of Sabbath in a Busy World by Shelly Miller
- The Dusty Ones: Why Wandering Deepens Your Faith by AJ Swoboda
- Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight In Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller
- Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
Dee says
June 5, 2018 at 3:14 PMThanks Emily…I needed these words to guide me through the week. Maybe it’s about time I kept my sabbath?
Denise says
June 5, 2018 at 9:11 PMThank you Emily. This is beautiful and touched my heart.
Jesus, make a way for the world to hear these words.
Kelly says
June 6, 2018 at 8:48 AMThis episode was so so good. Thank you so much. I love every episode, by they way and always look forward to Tuesdays.
Sophia says
June 6, 2018 at 9:53 AMI recited the 23rd Psalm with you as you read it as I drove into work this morning and I got so emotional. Maybe it is sign I need rest. The words you quoted from the book the Sabbath rang true for us in December of 2016. My mom is very much the doer. She would never rest. It was not in her make up to say no to anything. Unfortunately she was diagnosed with cancer and most people’s response was the Lord wanted her to rest. Thank you for the time you invest in your podcast each week. It truly is a gift.
Rachel says
June 6, 2018 at 10:02 AMThank you Emily for your weekly podcasts which have spoken to me greatly. I can relate totally to the grief in a busy season. How the halcyon days of youth and children small hold onto my nostalgic heart. Your words delight and resonate. Thank you. Rachel
Nancy DeLuca says
June 9, 2018 at 7:54 AMI really enjoy your podcasts. I am struggling to find rest. My calendar fills quickly working full time and being a grandma etc. I love your gentle encouraging way of sharing.
Paula says
June 10, 2018 at 9:09 AMThank you, Emily. I so look forward to your podcasts…they calm me, they put me in ponder mode, they slow me down. At first, i felt impatient with them….kind of hurry up, i’m busy, can you talk a little faster? Now, I LOVE the rhythm, love the music, the calm slowness. ahhhhhhhhhhhh.
I so appreciate that you are taking time to share what God is teaching you. It is such a gift to us.
Susan says
September 1, 2018 at 5:55 PMDearest Emily,I thank the Lord that I found you.You have blessed me already.
This was most definitely for my ears. I believe with all my heart that our Lord in His devine wisdom led me to you.
Over the past weeks, I’ve spent much of my time resting with the Lord.Finding new Christians on YouTube & podcasts.Ive questioned myself on inner peace ect ect…..
In my quest, a favourite youtuber Lauren from freeindeed,& her sister in a blog recommend your podcasts.
Thankyou so much they are like water to my soul,when you read passages from the bible it’s like I’m there with Jesus.When you play the piano & add your gentle voice it makes my soul rest.You have such a wonderful gift.May our Lord truly bless the work of your hands in Jesus name i pray.Amen ???