For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish. ~Jeremiah 31:25 (ESV)
The Weary Soul
The weary soul could be from information overload, its taxing on the mind
The weary soul is full of negative scenarios that leaves common sense and wisdom behind
The weary soul could be from praying, fasting, and seemingly doing everything exactly right
Yet the situation or circumstance hasn’t shifted, and the darkness seems to overtake the light
The weary soul could be the overwhelmed parent, who is thrown into working from home bliss
That feels all organizing, scheduling, and perfect routines have fallen into the abyss
The weary soul is crying out for some understanding and some relief
The weary soul is holding on with both hands to all faith, trust, and belief
The weary soul is holding out knowing that God has not left nor forsaken
The weary soul, much like Jesus wishes this heavy cup will just be taken
The weary soul knows all of the stories and quite frankly doesn’t want to hear it
Yet, the weary soul finds refuge in the Biblical examples and seeks more earnestly God’s Holy Spirit
The weary soul is loyal and committed to seeing things through
The weary soul knows the situation or circumstance will not always be easy to chew
Purposeful Refreshing
The weary soul is reminded of purposeful refreshing that lasts
The weary soul has evidence stored in memory from previous broadcasts
The weary soul has not forgotten the valley lows of not so long ago
And has not forgotten the painful and productive experiences that helped with growth
The weary soul knows it’s not always easy to get from here to there
The weary soul understands progress and progression come with discipline and great care
The weary soul remembers purposeful refreshing Jesus made part of his process
He went off to pray and to hear from God to make wise decisions and not just a best guess
Purposeful refreshing takes the weary soul and comforts it with peace
Purposeful refreshing hears the weary soul and replaces the tears with sweet relief
Purposeful refreshing yields not to the flesh but encourages the weary soul’s spirit
Purposeful refreshing creates tranquility and calm that extends beyond a brief visit
Purposeful refreshing has compassion and gratitude constant in its presence
Purposeful refreshing requires serenity and security to have perfect attendance
Purposeful refreshing is waiting for the weary soul to be refreshed in person or via a picture
Purposeful refreshing can be virtual or a very creative mixture
Purposeful refreshing can be the deck, the porch, or a window seat
Purposeful refreshing can be a bonfire, a fire pit, or a basement retreat
Purposeful refreshing with a book, a prayer mat, or with music alone
Purposeful refreshing is whatever is needed to enter the tranquil zone
Purposeful refreshing is the point of disengagement from busy, hustle, and strife
Purposeful refreshing is intentionally stepping back from the multiple activities of life
Purposeful refreshing lasts however long the weary soul needs
Purposeful refreshing heals, rejuvenates and sets the weary soul free
Purposeful refreshing causes the weary soul to have renewed energy and fervor
Purposeful refreshing reminds the weary soul they are more than just a hard worker
Purposeful refreshing advises the weary soul to take a break when needed – life will go on
Purposeful refreshing suggests boundaries for work, family and friends – a balanced horizon