“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)
Showered and pressed, I felt fresh as a crisp autumn morning. I arrived at the airport early. With few people in line at that hour, getting through check-in and the scanners was smooth and quick.
I stepped into a news stand to buy a paperback suspense mystery and a candy bar, then headed down the concourse. Soon the smell of grease was strong, hanging heavy in the stale airport air. Looking around, I spotted a fast-food place preparing to open for the day. T he poorly ventilated restaurant was the culprit.
My gate was just across the aisle. As I sat there I could sense that odor permeating my clothes and hair. I had started out clean, but it wasn’t going to last long. I’d need another shower by the time I arrived at the conference hotel.
I thought of how, spiritually, I can be determined, purposed, cleaned up and refreshed, and how it doesn’t last that long. Just about daily I have to renew my determination, etc.
The Bible has great wisdom and wonderful practical advice on many things, including this subject. Yes I want to choose spiritual refreshing, so I’ll be fresh as a crisp autumn morning, from the inside out.
Inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy Sally I. Kennedy, ©2010