The document discusses how God's "Winds of Refreshing" can deepen our spiritual lives in several ways. It says God wants to cleanse us of sins, renew our spiritual strength, and transform us into Christ's likeness. It then lists four ways these "Winds" strengthen us to live powerfully: by providing a solid foundation through Christ dwelling in us; increasing our inner resources through healing and being filled with God's Spirit; teaching us divine love that is selfless and cooperative; and stretching our faith to be more than equal to life's temptations, tests, challenges, and tasks. The key message is that God's Holy Spirit refreshes us with inner strength to face life's difficulties.
2. What can Winds of Refreshing do?(from last week) God wants to wipe away our sins and wash us clean. God wants us to recover our spiritual breath. God wants to renovate/transform us into the likeness of Christ.
3. Strengthened to live powerfully Because a solid foundation is provided. Christ dwelling in us Rooted and established in love
4. Strengthened to live powerfully Because our inner resources are increasing Inner Healing by God’s Spirit God’s deeper work in us affects our attitudes and reactions Filling with God’s Spirit gives spiritual power
5. Strengthened to live powerfully because we are learning divine love. not selfish but self-giving Ready and active in working cooperatively and interdependently in the body of Christ.
6. Strengthened to live powerfully Because our faith is being stretched by God’s “immeasurably more.” More than equal to our temptations 1 Cor. 10:13 More than equal to our physical and emotional tests 2 Cor. 12:9 More than equal to our financial challenges Phil. 4:19 More than equal to our tasks 2 Cor. 9:8
7. Take home idea: God’s Holy Spirit refreshes us with inner resources that enable us to meet life’s challenges powerfully!
