Refresh
A friend bestowed a beautiful bouquet of flowers upon me for my birthday. Fresh flowers brighten up any space. Later in the week, I looked at the vase to see that the water had become very murky. The flowers still appeared lovely, but underneath things didn't look as good.
Rinsing out the vase and putting in fresh water I realized that happens to us sometimes. We can dress up, spruce up our hair, put on a smile and make a lovely appearance, but if our hearts have gotten murky we may be in need of a refresh. And that refresh starts with a heart attitude that praises the Lord and pours in God's Word.
It is estimated that 1,968 years ago Paul pinned these words of refreshment for Jewish and Gentile believers alike and they are still a soothing balm to us today. May they feel like a blanket right out of the dryer to your soul.
I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope. Romans 15:13
The Song
“Just Like Jesus” Iveth Luna
