“Ancient biblical tradition suggests that waters—wells, spring, oases—are also places of renewal, hospitality, and spiritual vision, where human beings see God and receive God’s blessing.” (Grounded, p. 73)
SCRIPTURE:
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:3)
REFLECTION:
We had a decorative well in the side yard of my childhood home. My brother, sister, and I loved playing on it, throwing things into the well. We were fascinated by it. Then, when we moved to the country, we had well water in our house. I remember how cold, fresh, and pure the water tasted. Such memories, I think, make me feel angry and sad when I hear about those who do not have good water—or situations like Flint, Michigan, where water is used as a political tool. All human beings should be able to play at water’s edge, to drink good water, and find renewal and health there. A good well is a human right.
PRAYER:
Open my eyes, O God, to see the wells of your presence around me in the world today. And give me the passion to provide wells and water for all.
- From “Grounded” by Diana Butler Bass HarperOne