Psalm 63:1-4 
O God, you are my God, I seek you,
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on your name.

Reflection:
In my house are many house plants, most of them gifts from family and friends. Especially during the dry winter months, they do not get watered as often as necessary. Their leaves curl, brown spots appear, they are overall droopy. Fortunately, with a good watering they come to life again!

This is the image I think of when I read Psalm 46. At times, in the dry seasons of our lives, we too thirst for God. We feel parched, irritable, and forgotten. What a relief when we are lifted up to once again see the goodness of God through worship, the scriptures, and caring for others. The Lord continually showers us with love. This allows us to share love with others, particularly the children in our lives. Thanks be to God for all the blessing we receive.

Prayer:
Dear God, when we are in a dry season in our life, thank you for being there to shower us with your love and bring us to bloom in that love. Amen.

– Debb Egli