Spiritual renewal

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Because even though our outer man is crumbling, our inner man is being restored day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16

In Chinese medicine, ground pearls have been used as a scrub for thousands of years. With its help, dead cells of the upper layer of the skin were removed. And in Romania, rejuvenating medicinal muds are widespread, which are believed to make the skin healthy and shiny. All over the world, people use different body care methods that they believe can rejuvenate aging skin.

However, the means invented to support our material bodies can only provide temporary satisfaction. It is much more important to stay spiritually healthy and strong. We, believers in Christ, have open access to spiritual renewal. The Apostle Paul wrote: “For though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is renewed day by day” (2 Cor. 4:16). Every day we face problems that weigh us down, bringing fear, anxiety and worry into our lives. But “when we look not at what is seen, but at what is unseen,” spiritual renewal takes place (v. 18). We do this when we bring our concerns to God and pray that the fruit of the Holy Spirit, which includes love, joy, and peace, will be manifested again in our lives (Gal. 5:22-23). When we surrender our experiences to God and allow His Spirit to shine through us daily, He restores our souls.

How can you ask God to restore your spirit? How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you?

Lord Jesus, I face things every day that try to break me. Sometimes I feel defeated. But I know that in You I can renew my spirit.

Author: Kimya Loder (guest)