"He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
Some wounds are visible and some are entirely internal — a weariness of soul that doesn't show on the outside but drains everything underneath. David names this specifically as something the Shepherd restores, not something you're expected to will yourself out of. Restoration here also leads somewhere: into paths of righteousness, suggesting that healing and direction are connected, not separate processes. If your soul feels depleted today, don't just push through — ask specifically for restoration, and trust that it will also reorient your steps forward.
Shepherd, restore my soul today. Lead me in paths of righteousness, for the sake of Your name, not my own effort. Amen.