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<\/a>I read this little bit from the small letter to Philemon. \u201cRefresh my heart in Christ.\u201d<\/em> (Philemon 1:20 \u2013 NIV) That\u2019s exactly what I need! Refreshment within me. In my heart. So how can my heart find refreshment? Here are just a few ways.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Spend Time in God\u2019s Word<\/strong><\/p>\n God\u2019s Word is living and active. Each day I find new and exciting thoughts that I know I\u2019ve read before, but for some reason, that particular section had great meaning in that moment. You\u2019ll be amazed at how God can work through His Scriptures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Psalm 19:7a (NIV) says, \u201cThe law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.\u201d<\/em> God\u2019s Word will refresh your soul! But you have to read it. You have to study it. You must spend time in it to be refreshed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rid Your Life of Sin<\/strong><\/p>\n Sin is a killer. It is separation from God. And if we are not in God\u2019s presence, there is no chance of refreshment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sin can sneak in and take over areas of our life before we know it. We must be diligent in asking God to reveal these areas of sin to us. Remember Psalm 139:23-24? It should be a daily prayer on our part.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We see in Acts 3:19 (NIV) to, \u201cRepent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.\u201d <\/em>Times of refreshment are just around the corner. It\u2019s time to repent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n This may be the most difficult for us. We are so busy. There is so much to do. Especially in ministry. But God gave the example in the beginning. Genesis 2:2 (NIV) tells us that \u201cGod had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I know you\u2019re saying, \u201cMy work is never done!\u201d Perhaps that is true, but you (and I) need to rest. God gave the command to the Israelites and it is something we need to consider in order to find refreshment. <\/p>\n Refresh Others<\/strong><\/p>\n When we are a blessing to others, we will be blessed beyond anything we could have imagined.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) says, \u201cA generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.\u201d <\/em>I love this verse. Not because of the outcome, but because of something that I might be able to do. Refresh others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We can have a tendency to be a little short with friends, family or strangers. Our comments may not be in line with Jesus\u2019 teachings. Our actions may prove that we don\u2019t belong to Him. We must be careful of how we treat others. Proverbs says we should refresh others. Have you done so today?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Allow God to Be in the Middle of It<\/strong><\/p>\n God wants to help. He begs us to come to Him. God\u2019s Word proves this over and over. But the verse I\u2019m using is from Jeremiah 31:25 (NIV).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you weary? Are you unsatisfied? Are you feeling faint? Need some refreshment? Spend time with your faithful God. Reach out to God. He will refresh far beyond your comprehension. He\u2019s just waiting for the opportunity. He is willing to refresh your soul. Why not take Him up on His offer?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am feeling a little (okay I\u2019ll admit it, a lot) jet-lagged and tired. And as I sit here this morning, I\u2019m wondering how my brain can possibly function well today. So I thought I\u2019d see what God\u2019s Word has to say about how to get over this feeling of weariness. 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\n\u201cSix days do your work, but on the seventh day do not work, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and so that the slave born in your household and the foreigner living among you may be refreshed.\u201d<\/em> (Exodus 31:17 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n