Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:16b

My hike up the mountain trail required determination and deep breaths. I willed my legs to pull me up over rocks and tree roots. My effort and tired legs reminded me I needed regular exercise. I hesitated when I saw bear tracks and glanced up at the incline with trepidation. Just past a patch of ferns, I heard the waterfall’s roar and forgot the bear. Minnehaha Falls cascaded over multi-step rock formations. The breathtaking sight and sound of the water, as well as the earthy smell of the forest and the crisp air, refreshed and energized me for the day ahead. Just as the beauty and coolness of the forest waterfall refreshed me physically, God’s Word renews my soul each morning. Scripture reveals God’s character and tells me I can trust Him and depend on His strength for the day.

Jeannie Waters
Macon, GA

Father, thank You for the words of Scripture that refresh me each morning. Amen.

Reflect: How does reading the Bible in the morning change you and energize you for the day?

Read: Psalm 1 and John 6:63-69