Matthew 5:6; Psalm 63

Key Thought: The Bible teaches us many reasons why we need spiritual refreshing, but we are either in denial or searching elsewhere. If we will admit our need and hunger and thirst for God we will be refreshed.

OUR NEED FOR REFRESHING

Why We Need Refreshing

Lack of Sabbath

rest

Secular

culture

Lack of time with God

Why We Need Refreshing

Tiredness

Over-commitme

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Faithful work for a long time uses our energy

Physical issues

Why we need refreshingWe have an enemy!

God’s

Followers

Satan

opposing us

Why we need refreshing

•Pressure from others

•Difficult personalities to deal with

•People who oppose our spiritual testimony

•Overcoming the brokenness of our past

•Disappointment with our lives

What can we do about it?

Recognize our parched condition

Hunger and thirst for God

Expect God to keep his promises