I have been thinking recently how big of a role water plays in my life. Ok of course I have to drink water in order to survive, but I also rely on water in a lot of my lesiure activities. In the winter the frozen water is a pleasure to ski on, and after this past winter, I can be ok with that white blessing taking a vacation from my driveway. In the spring and summer I get excited about being in my kayak following the water down a river. I also enjoy swimming, boating, and being around water as often as possible.
I just read an article on MSNBC where the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) said "The sheer scale of dirty water means more people now die from contaminated and polluted water than from all forms of violence including wars." In my recent trip to Nigeria, I experienced the value of water in a different way than just enjoying a cold drink or a clean swimming hole. Getting to experience treating well water to make drinking water, taking short showers to preserve hot water, and seeing people draw water from a mudhole to carry it miles back their homes for their family to drink.
I am excited about an organization called SSE, www.sseinc.org, who is working to bring clean water and economic stability to villages in Nigeria. Water is such a crucial part of their mission. As much as I enjoy water, I also want to help others have water that brings life, health, and stability.
Micah 6:8 says: "He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God."
What does this verse have to do with water, you, or me?
