Dear brothers and sisters,

Do you need a time out? At time away from trouble? The world offers us remedies in the form of pills usually, but with side effects. I have only found one place where my soul is refreshed and that is when I come before Father God and pay attention to His Word. His presence fills and satisfies all I need.

We have smoke filled skies again. The air smells dirty and feels gritty in my eyes and throat. I long for rain.

Sometimes, my heart fills dirty with all the worry and trying to make things happen without seeking the Lord's help.

Lead me to springs of living water Holy Spirit. Renew my mind and wash my heart clean. Help me to drop the cares and trust You Jesus. I need You every hour.

Proverbs 16:3 says from the Amplified Bible..."Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will and] so shall your plans be established and succeed."

Thank You Lord, I trust You and I believe You.

You are the refreshing I need today. Make my thoughts agreeable to Your will Oh Lord. The biggest part I can do for myself is to drop all the baggage at Your feet and worship You. This is regardless of the circumstances or how I feel at the moment. Whether people understand or if the sun is shining without the hindrance of smoke. I can only find satisfaction as I roll all of this upon You. 

Holy Spirit help each of us to settle down in Your presence and allow the Love of Jesus to bathe us from all the grit we have on us from the battlefield. Pour the oil of refreshing over us. Anoint us to sing praises before the throne of God. It is in Jesus matchless name I pray, amen.

Abundance is...leaving the cares, stepping into the waters of life