Drought
10 He provides rain for the earth;
he sends water on the countryside.
11 The lowly he sets on high,
and those who mourn are lifted to safety.
12 He thwarts the plans of the crafty,
so that their hands achieve no success. Job 5:10-12
60+ days without rain is what we have seen where I live, but just this week a measurable rain occurred. I always sit back and wonder if these periods of drought can be related to other forms of drought. Sometimes the drought can look like the burned grass we have seen, with almost no life on the surface, but the thing about grass is that it has roots that are still alive, just like God is alive in us even if we ignore Him. God wants to provide the nutrients that we need to grow, but it is up to us to pursue the fertilizer God provides. I know that at times in my life when I don't allow God to lead and guide me that I can be in a spiritual drought that can only be ended with a regular relationship with God. The water can return, but we have to make that effort in the relationship. That will look different for everyone, but the key is to stay away from this kind of drought that is entirely within our control.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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