Refreshed!

Hosting a meeting is sometimes a real stresser! Days before, the focus is on a clean and tidy house then what to serve for refreshments. My guys weren’t too thrilled being involved with the “clean and tidy house” part but they sure didn’t want to miss the refreshments!

Things that refresh us – a long hot shower, a power nap, fresh fruit, crisp autumn air, a porch swing, “hold MomC,” a beach breeze, a hug, a card from a friend. Yes, on and on I could go. I’m so grateful God knows how to perfectly refresh me! Times of spiritual revival are nothing less than Divine Design. “But we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will give thanks to You forever; from generation to generation, we will recount Your praise.” (Psalm 79:13). Why is praise so relevant, so vital to Christian living? Praise secures the presence of His Presence in our lives: “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3). There’s that word again – enthroned! When we focus on His Majesty, His Glory, His Honor, all else pales – diminishes – fades; He is magnified and exalted. All those refreshing things actually seem pretty puny in light of Who He is. So, Christian, will you surrender your heart to The King and allow His Spirit to rule your spirit? Oh, to be continually abandoned to Jehovah and enjoy Him eternally. Let us praise Him and be refreshed!