Downpour

I was sitting in my tub, surrounded by water, but feeling dry. Spiritually dry. This dry spell seems to be lasting, and I'm ready for the rain. And so I decided to go through the motions of reading my bible, even though the energy was not there.
I starting reading Psalm 119 aloud. This is the longest Psalm, and at first I was reading out loud so that the words would take on a real meaning; sometimes I do that for emphasis. But as I spoke the words, it began to come alive in my heart. This psalm is about keeping God's commands, following His words, His law, and the blessing that flows from this. By the time I got to the end of this chapter, I felt the Holy Spirit speaking. I will experience dryness, lethargy, in my spiritual walk, but I am to go to His word for life, and I am to do what His word says, even when I'm lacking the energy. Sometimes I must take the steps, even if my legs feel useless. And when I got to the end of the chapter, I felt that the words were written for me:

"Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,
use your decrees to put iron in my soul.
And should I wander off like a lost sheep - seek me!
I'll recognize the sound of your voice."

Since I started this post, it has begun to rain outside. Sometimes, you feel a nudge.