See this face-
It is not what some would call a pretty face. It is red, sweaty, a bit wrinkled, and (to be honest) a bit “bland”. But, it is also the face of relief, the face of accomplishment, and the face of pride.
It is relief because my Saturday morning treadmill time is finished. It is accomplishment because I did 2 miles in 35 minutes. It is pride because I am so proud that I am sticking with it, working out, and doing my part to strengthen my body and deal with my health issues.
God provides the best relief- even greater than the relief that I felt as I stepped off that treadmill. One of the very first verses I memorized as a young child was John 3:16-
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
By sending his son, Jesus into the world he provided us all with relief: relief from our sin, relief from our worries, relief from pain, relief from a life in a burning pit of fire. All WE need to do is BELIEVE! Thank you God for that relief.
Renewal and Refuge 