Peace for a Parched Throat

Shoshone Spring, Manitou Springs, Colorado

Manitou Springs is a quirky community neighboring Colorado Springs.  Unlike Colorado Springs it actually has natural mineral springs scattered throughout the town.  Many of these springs are the result of drilling.

However, Shoshone Spring is a natural artesian mineral spring.  The building in the background was constructed in the 1890's and housed the spring until a more recent external font was designed and constructed by artist Carl Reed.

On my visit to Manitou it was the only spring I stopped at which wasn't pumping mineral water.  It was dry.

Sin robs us of peace.  We are these amazing creations of God; fashioned, formed and brought to life by God himself.  And it is sin that has robbed us of peace.

"...but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  Romans 5:8 English Standard Version

As we begin this journey over the next seven days, we start by understanding that our parched throats are quenched by the peace that comes from Christ.  Peace does not come from us.  It is a gift.  It is a gift given to us through the violence of Jesus' cross.

Water is an amazing symbol of peace.  My hope is that over this week you will see the effect of God's gift of peace on your life.

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