Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, (Acts 3:19-20)
There is nothing in this world that is encouraging anyone to repent of their sins. In fact, everywhere I look, all I see is encouragment to do what pleases me, and the consequences are non existent. Here in Perth, there are young people throwing rocks at cars and buses, people being set upon by gangs. Children being killed in car accidents because people have a disregard for traiffic laws and even life. Our children are being told by the media that they have so many rights (and they do) and yet teachers are restricted within the classroom, because there is nothing they can do to discipline the students, and so the students just run amok.
There seems to be so much hatred and lack of respect, and the world is crying out for refreshment. But the refreshment won't come until we return to God.
My own experience is that God gives more than refreshment, he is the one who guides us to green pasture and cool waters. He is the only God who can bring peace to our lives and healing to our hurts. He is the one who can wipe away our past and give us new life to start fresh.
My prayer is that you will be aware of this same God. The one true God. May he bring peace and healing to your life, and that times of refreshment will come to you from God.
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