Zion Lutheran Church Harrisburg

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Dear Members & Friends of Zion,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. - Psalm 42:1-2 ESV
Sometimes a simple glass of cold water on a hot day brings tremendous refreshment. For me, there have been occasions when I didn’t even feel thirsty and was offered a drink of water. Suddenly, after a few sips, I realized how parched I had been. Draining the glass or water bottle, I am so very grateful for what seems to be one of the best drinks I’ve had.
The same can be true of our lives of faith. We can be in a “dry” patch and not be aware of our need of refreshment. Then, drops or a wave of that Living Water bring just the relief of which we were in need.
[Jesus said.] “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive… John 7:37-39 ESV

Our Savior calls to us today, offering true refreshment of our souls at worship, especially as He provides Himself as food and drink at Holy Communion. God gives true peace when we hear or read of His love for us in Christ in Holy Scripture. There is rest for the weary sitting silently in the Lord’s presence in prayer.
Having been renewed in faith and life, may we go forth to offer refreshment to others, both physically and spiritually. In this summer weather, be ready to give a drink of water to those in need. Equally, may the Holy Spirit prepare us to offer soul refreshment to those in need by taking time for caring conversation and prayer, or by extending a gentle invitation to attend a worship service together.
May the words of the Psalmist ring true in this hazy humid season and always:
He leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. -Psalm 23:2-3 NIV

In the peace of Christ,
Pastor Karin

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