As I began my hike this morning, I noticed the cool breeze. It seemed to bring refreshment to my body as I walked. I felt stronger than the day before and my attitude improved. Like a cold drink on a hot day, the breeze renewed my soul.
II Corinthians 4:16-17 says, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” For the believer, God is constantly at work within us to renew and refresh our souls. Though we are getting older and our bodies are wasting away with time, God is bringing health and vitality to our inner lives. So much is He working within us that our afflictions seem small and the rewards are beyond comparison to anything that we receive in the world.
Reluctant Retiree 