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He Restores My Soul

Rachel Hauck is an award-winning author, writing coach, mentor, and workshop presenter. Her writing has been on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Rachel is a worship leader and a runner who loves the outdoors, and on many mornings you can catch her riding her bike to her favorite diner for breakfast. Today, she opens up and shares how she encounters God.

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During my corporate days, our CEO had employees take the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. As expected, I tested as an extrovert. But am I? Really?

While I love talking to people at social gatherings, when it comes time for restoration, this girl needs quiet.

Before I was married, whenever my roommate-of-the-day was out for the evening, I'd order a pizza and watch reruns on TBS. I found those old 1950s movie scenes comforting. As I've gotten older — something I can't stop no matter how many anti-aging products I buy — the more I find renewal in the Lord.

David's declaration in Psalm 23, "You restore my soul," is timelessly true. The Lord absolutely knows what I need. To practically live this out, I go for walks or relax on our back deck, listening to the birds and watching the squirrels. I also love instrumental worship music as I clean up after dinner. I've discovered amazing AI scenes on YouTube with soft jazz playing, allowing me to sit in a New York City coffee shop reading as soft rain falls and music plays in the background.

One of my most favorite things to do is sit at the piano, play my favorite four chords, and sing to the Lord. Sing from my heart, sing from scripture. Invariably, I sense his presence and peace.

—Rachel Hauck, bestselling novelist, as told to Rapt Interviews.