Living in this drier climate seems to bring a "thirst" I haven't had before, causing me to find few things that really satisfy. Perhaps it is indicative of the culture of SoCal… The effects of dehydration are felt so much faster than I've ever noticed before.
There is a need for the constant intake of fluids, water, and sources of refreshing, so I don't dry up. This reminds me of the story of the woman at the well in John 4, diligently going for water and one day finding opportunity facing her.......
In the midst of her daily routine she encountered Divine direction, that would in essence, change life as she knew it. He created a new concept for her to draw from and she became faced with the possibility of never wanting for another thing again........... an impossible image in her mind.
She had looked in every other place, and finally opportunity now presented itself to her....... she had a choice. A new life awaited her...... or would she stay with what she was familiar with.......
So many search for God's will in life, knowing where to be, when to be there, who to be with, and the list goes on. We all want "the blessing"; however, few find the opportunities to be blessed. We go about our business of "fetching water" or paying bills, and can't see beyond our own boundaries. "All things are possible...." I guarantee it.
As I've begun to share my future plans with my Prudential colleagues, the experience is bittersweet. But I believe I have found friends for life, as love is spread around the office....... good things are in store.
I am feeling a filling of my "wells"........