1. At this point in the Psalm it is important to name the voice. 2. “He restores my nephesh” is a summary statement.

2. “He restores my nephesh” is a summary statement. 3. If He is the Good Shepherd and I am the sheep then why do I need restored?

Replenish by Lance Witt Intuitively we know it’s important to have extended time alone. But experientially it feels elusive, and this reality sets up a titanic clash of two worlds. On one hand is the world of the inner man, needing soul connection with God.

Replenish by Lance Witt Words that characterize this world, when healthy, are words like time, reflection, quiet, depth, and slow. On the other hand is the outer, or external, visible world.

Replenish by Lance Witt Words that characterize this world are words like fast, instant, convenient, fragmented, noisy, shallow, and exhausted. 

3. If He is the Good Shepherd and I am the sheep then why do I need restored? 4. All sheep come to places where they feel helpless and hopeless.

Psalm 42:11 Why, my soul, are you downcast?     Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God,     for I will yet praise him,     my Savior and my God.

4. All sheep come to places where they feel helpless and hopeless. 5. The Good Shepherd always keeps an eye out for the sheep who are cast, so does the predator.