April 29, 2026
Dear Friend,
It’s been a month since the waters began to thaw and run and I just can not get enough of watching and listening.
Yesterday I travelled downstream to where the water from the eastern slope of the Monadnock highlands enters the Atlantic ocean by Plum Island, Massachusetts. The water in the video will eventually end up there, too. In the Jewish tradition, there is a special term for water that runs (as opposed to water that is contained). Water that runs is called living water. Jesus offers “living water” to the woman at the well. He even refers to himself as a source of this living water in John 4:14, “the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Again in John 7: 37 and 38, Jesus says, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.”
Friend, there are so many possible aspects of God to consider, and one that we should not overlook (in my opinion) is the possibility of God being as water, as living water, as life-giver, as nurturer, and as something essential that allows us fullness of life.
“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” -Isaiah 58:11
Our Outreach Committee hosted 30 for the Community Supper last night;
what a wonderful thing! Thanks to all who made it possible.
Please join me in prayer.
God of my heart and mind, I pray that I may be a source of living water for all those with whom I come in contact. Give me an encouraging word to share, move my heart in kindness and compassion, help me to be fully present in each moment and offer the best of myself to every situation. In my work, may I be steadfast and collaborative. In my relationships, may I be supportive and willing to put in the effort to nurture. In my rest, may I be grateful and ready to receive care. In my hardships, may I remember the power of prayer and find the courage to ask for help. This I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
“Rejoice always, pray continuously, and give thanks in all circumstances.” –1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
With you in life,
Traceymay
603-715-0990
Traceymaykalvaitis@gmail.com
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