On Friday afternoon my friend, daughter, and I walked South Pawleys Island beach and creek. We found a few starfish in the water. After leaving, I wanted to know more about the starfish. I was happy to know that they regenerate their own arms because as you see, one of the arms is broken. They can only live in saltwater. What impressed me the most is that their vascular system is water. Gives a new meaning to living water. As you can see in this video they are very peaceful creatures.

Starfish also symbolize love, regeneration, and renewal. On this Spiritual Sunday I am reminded of the living water that lives in us. In John 4:14 NIV we read; “but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.””

With God’s living water we are transformed by His love. We are daily regenerated and renewed by His grace. As we go to our places of worship and throughout our week let’s remember the simplicity of the starfish and God’s living water. In a world full of chaos and busy schedules we can stay connected and be refreshed through our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Join me in prayer!

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your unconditional love and unending grace. Thank you for your living water that flows through us. Thank you for your beautiful creation to remind us that you are a God who cares about the details. In our coming and going today and throughout the week, may we stay connected. Each and every day we have the blessing to be renewed as we connect with you. May your blessings, love, and grace flow through us so we shine your glory for others to see. In the name of Jesus Amen.

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Today is Finish Friday and at my house it is currently raining. I realize perhaps rain will throw off the schedules some may have today. Perhaps the rain will deter an event from happening or change the plans for the day. However for me, the sound of the rain gently falling is comforting this morning. As some of you know, I have an affinity for anything to do with water.

This morning as you finish the work week, I encourage you to look closely at today’s picture. Look at how vibrant the colors are of this branch. Notice the drops of water on the tips of some of the leaves. Imagine how life-giving the rain was for this plant.

Now reflect on God’s presence in your life. How has God sprinkled life-giving rain on the “mown field” of your life this week? How has God’s showers watered your earth?

Take a moment to read all of Psalm 72. As you prepare for your day ahead may the rain that falls around you be a Godwink. May the puddles that form remind you of the blessings God will shower on you today and give thanks.

“Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭72:18-19‬ ‭NIV‬‬