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Blue Lakes Reservoir, Colorado
While my home state of Oregon, and much of the Pacific Northwest, is dry and on fire, here in Colorado we're experiencing a wet summer. It hasn't always been this way in Colorado. The past two summers have seen two horrific wildfires in and around Colorado Springs.
Even though there have been periods of flash flooding with this rain, I'll take the moisture over drought.
"From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work." Psalm 104:13 English Standard Version
These words were written by a person who understood drought, yet he speaks of God watering the mountains. Palestine was prone to drought.
When we experience drought (physical, spiritual or emotional) we blame God. In fact, we like to blame God whenever something goes wrong in our world. If God were God he wouldn't..." you complete the sentence. We've all said it.
Instead of shaking a finger at God for the pain of life, the psalmist acknowledges that it is God who pours out his blessings upon creation. It is God who satisfies the dirt of our existence with the fruit of his work.
Though you and I might be tempted to shake a finger at God today, let's find a way to acknowledge that the earth belongs to God and it is God who provides us with blessings.
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Even though there have been periods of flash flooding with this rain, I'll take the moisture over drought.
"From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work." Psalm 104:13 English Standard Version
These words were written by a person who understood drought, yet he speaks of God watering the mountains. Palestine was prone to drought.
When we experience drought (physical, spiritual or emotional) we blame God. In fact, we like to blame God whenever something goes wrong in our world. If God were God he wouldn't..." you complete the sentence. We've all said it.
Instead of shaking a finger at God for the pain of life, the psalmist acknowledges that it is God who pours out his blessings upon creation. It is God who satisfies the dirt of our existence with the fruit of his work.
Though you and I might be tempted to shake a finger at God today, let's find a way to acknowledge that the earth belongs to God and it is God who provides us with blessings.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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