thoughts on the news of the day: relief

hmmm…..

            We have actually had some welcome relief in the form of drizzle and down right rain the last two days.  Our grass, trees and flowers have desperately needed the cool drink of water they have been given to quench their thirst.  The grass is almost turning green again, trees are holding on to their leaves and the flowers are perking up.

            What else are we thirsty for these days?  Well, first off a diet soft drink that is actually good for us would be nice.  But really, what are you thirsty for?  Maybe a decent television program in the drought of summer reruns and second tier shows.  A fresh summer novel could be just the thing to drench our curiosity.  What about a really good football game to whet our thirst?  I hear that Oklahoma in ranked number one in pre-season ratings.  Maybe they could play just one game this summer to ease our summertime longings?

            Those are just material things.  What about the things that matter?  Is your soul thirsty for a refreshing bit of kindness, patience or tolerance? Peace and gratitude could be just the reprieve you need. Could you use a drink or two of faith, hope or maybe love?   You can find them, you know, all you have to do is look around, or better yet open up that REALLY big Big Book. 

            Drench yourself in some comforting spiritual reading today.  Your thirst will be quenched and if you keep it up your well may never run dry.

            hmmm…..