He
leads me beside the still waters.
- Psalm 23:2b (NKJV)
In
addition to motorcycles, my husband and I spend time enjoying nature on our
ATVs and his off-road bikes. One of the things I love most about exploring the
trails in this area is that we nearly always come across water—and those
moments often become some of the most peaceful places to stop, breathe, and
reflect.
There is something about water that quiets the noise. The rushing of schedules, the weight of responsibilities, the constant pull of what comes next—all of it seems to fade when you pause beside still waters.
In Psalm 23, God is revealed as Jehovah-Shalom—the Lord our peace. Notice that peace isn’t something we stumble upon on our own; it’s something God leads us to. Sheep won’t drink from rushing streams—they’re easily frightened, easily swept away so just as a shepherd carefully guides his sheep to calm waters where they can safely drink and rest, God intentionally leads us into places of peace.
Peace works the same way in our lives. God doesn’t just command peace; He leads us into it. Often that means slowing down, letting go, and trusting Him enough to stop striving.
Peace doesn’t mean life is free from trouble or uncertainty. It means that even in the middle of it, God is present, steady, and near. Jehovah-Shalom meets us in the quiet moments and invites us to slow down, trust Him, and rest.
Even when life feels noisy and chaotic, He knows where the still waters are, and He is always willing to lead us there.
When we allow ourselves to pause where God leads, peace has room to settle in.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Psalm 23:2b (NKJV)
There is something about water that quiets the noise. The rushing of schedules, the weight of responsibilities, the constant pull of what comes next—all of it seems to fade when you pause beside still waters.
In Psalm 23, God is revealed as Jehovah-Shalom—the Lord our peace. Notice that peace isn’t something we stumble upon on our own; it’s something God leads us to. Sheep won’t drink from rushing streams—they’re easily frightened, easily swept away so just as a shepherd carefully guides his sheep to calm waters where they can safely drink and rest, God intentionally leads us into places of peace.
Peace works the same way in our lives. God doesn’t just command peace; He leads us into it. Often that means slowing down, letting go, and trusting Him enough to stop striving.
Peace doesn’t mean life is free from trouble or uncertainty. It means that even in the middle of it, God is present, steady, and near. Jehovah-Shalom meets us in the quiet moments and invites us to slow down, trust Him, and rest.
Even when life feels noisy and chaotic, He knows where the still waters are, and He is always willing to lead us there.
When we allow ourselves to pause where God leads, peace has room to settle in.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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