On Sunday last week in our Creative/Kids Spot in the Contemporary Service I asked some families and other people there about the ways they like to refresh
themselves.

We heard about families going to the beach together for a swim or walking in the hills. The ideas were fun and inspiring. We have some creative people in our community.

Here are some more ideas to help us refresh; sing, dance, skip, run in circles, drink water, watch a funny movie, find some flowers, rub your ears,
embrace imperfection, take a deep breath, stretch, get a good night’s sleep, good posture, redecorate, good diet, silence, walk, 20 minutes of sunshine, smile or socialize.

This may refresh our bodies and our minds, as Christians we also know that it is Jesus who is able to refresh our souls.

Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)

Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” John 7:38 (NIV)

The Refresh Studies are a season of reflection for our whole of our church to come to Jesus and find rest for our souls. I strongly encourage you to join a group or pick up the study with a friend and be part of this exciting season with others in our church family.