A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
-Proverbs 17:22
This year at Tallowood, we’ve been hearing a lot of words with the prefix “re”: refresh, revival, restore, renew. It means “again” or “again and again.” I don’t know where you find yourself on this day. I know some are rejoicing over new jobs, new friendships and new opportunities. I also know some of you are greatly in need of restoration. You identify with the above verse not because you are cheerful, but because you feel broken and sapped of strength. You are weighed down with concerns for family and friends and your own needs and desires.
The good news is that God invites you to “come.” Scripture says “come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” He wants to revive and refresh.
I hope you are planning to come to the revival services next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM. However, even if you are unable to come, God is able to meet you where you are. He can begin to renew and restore even now. You need only to come to Him. Take refuge in Him. He is able to turn your mourning into dancing and restore the joy of your salvation. Will you come?