“All my fresh springs shall be in thee.” Psalm 87:7b

How fascinating that this verse is from today’s reading, especially since we are seeing a bit of our own moisture fall around us. It always seems a bit unjust for me living in Oregon to have any bit of rainfall in the summertime. We are “blessed” with it enough throughout the other seasons, right? But when I think deeper about the issue, I know that the beauty around me would not be in existence if it were not for this.

Psalms 87:7b has a lot of depth in its meaning to me. No matter how much I enjoy the sunshine and light…it can be damaging without the rain. Life cannot grow without water. We ourselves are even made up of some water! And even more so in our spiritual life…without the watering of God’s spirit, we are thirsty.

I love how this particular part of the verse reminds me that my water, my spring, my LIFE comes from Him. And even the sweet phrase “fresh spring”, to me that means new life. The old Linda is gone and the new Linda lives simply because of my Lord. How refreshing is that?!!

So, as we see (and perhaps feel) the moisture around us today, thank the Lord for the fresh spring that He has given you!

Thank you God for new life! Thank you that each day is a chance to praise you, worship you and serve you. Thank you for the rain today and for the many ways that you replenish my soul with your love and your Spirit. I love you.

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