Being refreshed by the Spirit comes several ways for me. I am refreshed by the Word. I LOVE reading, studying, and praying through the Word of God. It lifts my prayer life and calls me higher.

I am also refreshed by incredible friends. Our time at the Ministers Retreat was refreshing because of great conversations with long-time friends. I am challenged by their thinking and love hearing what God is doing in their lives. One conversation in particular was hearing from a good friend how God eventually called him to ministry. It was a great story.

The refreshing of worship in song and prayer is a plus for me. During this retreat I was able to be refreshed by the worship and ask the Lord about the call he has for me in ministry. It was a great time to check in and ask what needed changing or if I just needed reminders. There are great reminders that come and I am energized again as I think of the things God has placed on my heart for my church and community. It is so fun to keep on dreaming. I needed those reminders in my ministry. As I begin to share them with leaders again, I am refreshed by the big challenges that are ahead.

There are things to pray for on a regular basis. There are specific models of ministry I want to ask the Lord about and certain anointings in the lives of others I want to see in my own life.

This is a great time of renewal and refreshing.