This is one of the psalms that the Hebrews would have sung as they made a pilgrimage to worship in Jerusalem. We can almost picture them making their way across the arid desert, dreaming of a time when life-giving water would spring up and gentle rain would fall.
We all have times when our souls feel parched and sun-scorched. What soothes your spirit in these times? What nourishes and refreshes your soul? Teresa of Avila says this: “God produces this delight with the greatest peace and quiet and sweetness in the very interior part of our selves…This water overflows through all the dwelling places of the soul.”
Today, sit beside a source of water – even if it is a bowl of water you have filled. Close your eyes and dip your hands into the coolness of the water. What does it sound like? How does it feel? Take in a few deep breaths as you focus on the sensation of the water flowing over your hands. Imagine the lifegiving water of Jesus flowing over your spirit and give thanks.
