Water for the Thirsty Soul
The 23rd Psalm begins: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
I love the imagery of still water. There is something peaceful about being near the water – whether river or lake or ocean or mountain stream. An elderly couple in our congregation used to talk about their home on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee – and how on calm, still days, the waters often took on the color of the sky.
What is it about still water that is healing to the soul?
Of course, sheep need still water in order to drink. And so do we… literally and figuratively.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus said to a thirsty woman by the well, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” (John 4:10) Of course, Jesus is speaking about water for the thirsty soul.
In this fast-paced, ever changing world we live in, in these times of great political turmoil, I wonder where it is that you fill your cup when you find your soul dry…
May you continue to turn to the Good Shepherd. Spend time in his presence. Ask him for the “Living Water.” And allow him to lead you to it.
Let us pray: God of Grace, I pray today for those who are carrying heavy burdens, and whose souls feel parched. Meet each of us this day at the deepest point of our need. Fill us again with your living water. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
