Refreshing

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What is it that refreshes you? You know, refills you from the bottom of your toes till you are overflowing with whatever you had completely poured out? Is it a weekend of naps? Or, perhaps, dinner and a movie with your special someone? Maybe it is some time on the beach. For me, it is time in the mountains.

I grew up here in Colorado, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Even today, I have this internal connection to the Front Range, including Pikes Peak which sits majestically in the center of the range right here in Colorado Springs. But when I travel just a little northwest of my home – further into the mountains – something begins to fall off of me. It is as if the weights of life begin to fall from my shoulders when I roll down the truck windows to let the wind whip my hair into a frenzy. The smell of pine in the air. The crisp contrast of the blue Colorado sky dotted with brilliant white clouds. Sitting quietly among the trees to hear the wind move from a gentle rustle to a roar and back again. This is what refreshes me.

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have
a chance to eat, he said to them,
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.
Mark 6:31-32

Jesus knew that his disciples needed times of refreshing and encouraged them to get rest…right in the middle of thriving ministry. Right when it seemed they were needed the most. Right when it didn’t make sense to step away.

Whether it was ministry to my young family within the walls of our home or ministry to others within the church, I have always struggled with the timing of getting away to rest. Over the years I’ve become better at recognizing the need within myself but following up with intentional times of rest – right in the middle of ministry needs – well, that remains a skill in need of development! 

So the Lord continues to patiently whisper his invitation, wooing me to himself, for times of refreshing. Refreshing that begins with a drive in his creation and culminates with time in his presence. Rest that comes from his peace. Peace that surpasses all understanding in the midst of a full, demanding, and flourishing life. Peace that makes no sense. Refreshing that fills me to overflowing.

When was the last time you heard the loving whisper of your Father inviting you to get away with him? Where was he inviting you to go? As our Creator, he knows exactly what you need and, as our loving Father, he provides it. Trust him. Receive his invitation to go away with him to a quiet place and rest. It is just another way that he is whispering…

You are adored.

Published by kellymorgan92

Kelly is the Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO, and creator of YouAreAdored.net. She finds joy in helping others recognize the value they bring to their roles as Assistants and, more importantly, as adored daughters of the King. Married for nearly 30 years, Kelly and Larry are now enjoying life as empty-nesters and brand-new grandparents.

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