With our air conditioning, water on tap and countless other conveniences we don’t even think about, it is difficult for us to understand springs of water in a dry and thirsty land.

In hot, dry, and dusty Ghana, springs of water are the lifeline of existence.

As we headed to the outer regions of the village one day, we moved on beyond the village to an area where the terrain fell away to what we soon discovered was a riverbed.  The river was a cool welcome relieve from the hot sun.  The area suddenly came alive with birds, butterflies, small creatures and lush green grass.

We wandered along the river until we came to a mango grove.  Unlike the occasional mango tree that provided a brief respite from the heat, this was a sudden haven from the sweltering sun.

Suddenly, the temperature dropped seemingly 20 degrees or more.  The air felt comfortable rather than hot and scorching.  Birds were everywhere.   We hung around in the grove for a while as Greg climbed one tree and then another.

Eventually, we left the oasis and headed back out into the harsh sun.  It seemed even more harsh after experiencing the blessing of the trees.

In our life, we need to find the occasional oasis.  We need to get out of the harsh sun of life and soak in the cool streams of living water and grace.  Have you been there lately?

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