Coach Mary here.
Ahhhh, a much needed shower soaks my very parched, brown grass. I am thankful for the rain, especially when the dry grass crunches under my feet. The rain this weekend was refreshing to the thirsty ground, and to my flowers.
The gentle rain reminds me of my need for refreshing. I am guilty of letting my mind and my soul dry up, letting the cares of the day suck life and joy from me. Too often, I get caught up in what screams for attention, be it family crisis, the unknowns of tomorrow, important decisions to be made right away, or health concerns. There are so many things in everyday that can leave us dry, thirsty and crunchy.
Stop!! Rest!
Take time to refresh!
Maybe refreshment for you is a cup of coffee and a good conversation with a dear friend. Maybe refreshment for you is getting 8 hours of sleep, or perhaps it’s taking time to belly laugh and play with your kids, or a long quiet walk! One of the first places I go for refreshment is in the Truth of the Bible! I need the words of God to soak over my parched spirit and soul.
Psalm 42:1-2 says “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.”
Ahhhh! Refreshment! Find your refreshment, and let it soak over you!
