I don’t know about you, but I have been meeting myself coming and going. I sit down with a cup of coffee only to get back up again, leaving it to turn cold. This errand, that appointment, what meeting, what time, and how will I fit that in? Sound familiar?
I was discussing this with God this morning. I haven’t been to church in over three weeks; my husband was amazed I had nothing to do this weekend! I am empty!
Now What?
I begin by sharing my feelings and emotions with God and asking him for strength and refreshment!
I look up scriptures using words describing what I need!
I go upstairs to my pink room and turn on last Wednesday nights sermon and watch it! I take advantage of a free weekend and join my pastor tomorrow morning for some spiritual breakfast!
The great news is there are more resources for us today than ever to unplug from the world and its constant noise and plug into God and his quiet peace!
Jeremiah 31:25 ESV “For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.”
1 Corinthians 16:18 ESV “For they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.” Thank you, Pastor Brett Meador!
Psalm 19:7 ESV “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.”
Matthew 11:28 ESV “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Philemon 1:20 ESV “Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.”
Refreshment locations…
Brett Meador: Athey Creek Christian Fellowship…atheycreek.com
James Grizzle: Calvary Galveston…calvarygalveston.com
Greg Laurie: Harvest Church…harvest.org
Steven Furtick: Elevation Church…elevationchurch.org
Jack Hibbs: Calvary Chapel Chino Hills…calcarycch.org
I have listed a few pastors who preach straight from The Lords Word; directly out of the Bible! Not their take or their opinions but actual teaching of the actual word and it’s meaning and context!
If my Four Square church isn’t your style then simply do a search for Christian, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Evangelical…you know your denomination the lists of churches in your area or…online! Your possibilities are endless!
Please, be sure your teachings are words from the Bible and not participles from someone’s mouth. Be careful as one word delivered in a wrong context can change the whole verse meaning!
Matthew 7:15 NIV “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”
In today’s society, it’s all ok! If it feels good, it’s ok! Don’t speak the truth or someone might be offended! The law of the land, we refuse such laws. It’s old. So it’s worn out and has no value any longer! Authority, we hate authority!!!
However, it’s not all ok! We are a big mess down here! God does have specific rules and laws of nature. Hell, isn’t a beer truck surrounded by the good old boys laughing and having a party! It’s real…its dark…its forboding and forever! Beware, be careful and be AWARE!!!
Thank you for sharing some time in Sunshine. I’m off to refresh; maybe I’ll see you there. ☀️❤️☺️
Sunshine On My Shoulder 