Paint Party Friday: Times of Refreshment!

 "Repent...that The Lord may grant you 

times of refreshment..." Acts 3:19 

Who doesn't want to be refreshed? 

Reinvigorated, restored, rejuvenated? 

It's not cool to talk about sin and repenting, 

but that's the only way to get cleansed in our spirits. 

Much like our body needs to be washed every day 

so that we can feel good and free from dirt,

 we need to declog our spirits of the grime, 

the dirt that accumulates every day. 

Lord, may I see myself clearly, the way You see me! 

May I repent of my selfishness, being judgemental, 

whatever sin You see in me, 

that You may give me times of refreshment!

 "In Jesus name this man

stands before you

HEALED."

Acts 4:10

Jesus was dead, but Peter and John,

his disciples, healed a crippled man

in His name.

Not only could this man walk,

but his whole life was changed.

He could now get a job,

get married, have relationships.

He could have a purpose

and meaning in his life!

Previous to this, 

because he was lame from birth,

he could only beg

and was dependent on strangers

for his sustenance.

Sometimes we can feel inadequate.

We are not always enthusiastic,

confident, upbeat.

Yesterday I was so mean spirited because

I found out we would have to spend a lot

for our renovations for our

store in the Gateway Tower Mall.

I even told the lady I was talking to,

"Para kayong gobyerno!!!"

(You are like the government!)

But I realize today that I need not act that way!

I need not be stressed out.

If Jesus' name can heal the lame,

Jesus' name can bring life to any situation.

His Spirit can give power to an

ordinary person like me!

Because He died and rose again.

That is a reality if I CHOOSE 

to claim it EVERY DAY!

Dear Jesus, help me to be kind today,

help me to be loving, life giving,

helpful and generous!!!

I claim the life you died to give me! 

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