I have put water in the desert
and streams in the wilderness
to give water to my people,
my chosen ones...
JOHN 4:14 (MSG)
Jesus said, "Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus wants to quench our thirst.
DAILY FODDER
Have you ever experienced dehydration? What was that like? Why is rehydration such a powerful metaphor for what happens to us when God renews us?
PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus, for your promise of beautiful, important water. Today I'm thirsty for your presence. Life in you is green and flourishing, yet, often I am dry and parched. Then, into my desert life your living water springs. It's a geyser of grace! Today let me share a cup of your living water. So many are thirsty. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
