Through Jesus, we receive living water; water that has the power to both give eternal life and to change the world. Yet just as an oasis in the desert needs an aqueduct to carry water to those in need, we must become spiritual aqueducts bringing the love and blessings of living water to parched souls everywhere. We are created to be rivers not reservoirs.
Scientist tell us that by the time we feel thirsty we have already begun to dehydrate. We aren’t consciously aware of it though until it becomes dire enough to trigger a reaction in our bodies. Our relationships too can become dehydrated without warning if the love from living water is not carried to them. Too often, we forget to check the water level in our marriage and family relationships taking them for granted just as we do the water that flows freely in our pipes.
As children of God, we focus the spread of love to all people. But we must be especially sure to include our families. For just like our bodies, a relationship can only go so long without replenishment before it will perish. Could your most important relationships be suffering from dehydration? Be sure to water yours today.
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him. John 7:38
Good point--"Too often, we forget to check the water level in our marriage and family relationships taking them for granted just as we do the water that flows freely in our pipes."
ReplyDeleteI am in the ministry, and I know all too well how easy it is to love on other people and leave your family behind in the dust. Thanks for the reminder.
Cheryl Harrison
www.freedtowrite.com