Refresh Yourself

Arapaho UMC

Jesus invites us to embrace refreshment—a renewal of our souls as we step into the new year. We reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the strength we’ve discovered, and the hope that sustains us, choosing to celebrate this moment with tenacious joy and gratitude. Jesus’ invitation: “come to me, all you who are weary” reminds us to seek rest and restoration not as a luxury but as a sacred necessity, reconnecting with the divine rhythm of life. Refreshment begins with simple practices: rest that honors our body and soul and actions that fit who we authentically are.

We are called to slow down, to savor life rather than rush through it, trusting that God’s way is not a burden but a gentle, well-fitting invitation tailored to our unique selves. By finding one practice—a prayer, a song, or an act of kindness—that refreshes us, we align with the divine love that sustains and empowers us. Together, with refreshed souls, we can love and serve in ways that refresh the world, carrying forward the light of grace, connection, and hope into all we do.