Fresh Spring Water for Everyone!

Valley – an elongated depression between uplands, hills, or mountains, especially one following the course of a stream.

When people mention they have hit rock bottom or are in a valley in their lives this brings the realization to our mind that things are not going so well for them, generally. Valley-times are often very treacherous and hard on us, but I would like to offer some hope for those of us who are in a valley emotionally, financially, physically mentally, spiritually, relationally, in our character and with our time (EF PMS RCT).

As I read Psalm 104:10-16, it reminded me of what truly happens in a valley. In the valley mentioned, the springs that flowed gave drink, had homes built beside them in the trees, caused grass to grow and trees to be fruitful as well as full. Did you catch that? Springs were provided in the valleys. Springs, life-giving, fresh water, thirst-quenching springs.

What if we were not so quick to get out of and complain about the valley we are walking through, but we took the time to look around to see the things provided for us while we are there?

What if we decided to see the good things flowing in and out of our lives in the valley?

What if we were to see the drinks, refreshments, and thirst-quenchers provided to help sustain us until we get out?

What if we were to look around and see the beauty Father gives us through His creation?

What if we were to choose to gaze upon the growth in our lives, others, His will and His ways and all the fruit He provided?

What if we were to grasp that the Lord of all creation didn’t leave us in the middle of a desert but carefully placed us in a valley provided with springs that have the capability to bring things to pass in our lives, not by small measures, no, the fullest of measures?

Though it is a valley we are walking through or will be walking through, we have the ability to take the time and effort, by CHOOSING TO DO SO, to notice, enjoy and partake of the life, growth, and health happening and being produced around us, in us and others.

Let’s make a conscious effort today to observe, appreciate, and respond to the ‘springs, trees, fruit, nests, etc.’ Father has given us, whether we are in a dark valley, surfing the waves, driving our cars, in a long line at the grocery store or have heard the same story from a loved one for the fiftieth time.