#DrySpells

Gardening is so much fun. Getting my hands dirty is rewarding causing me to look forward to growing things. Fresh dirt smells so good and I think they should develop a perfume called "Dirty". When you spray it behind your ears, those who love getting dirty would love to give you a hug just to take a sniff!

It is a fact that when there are dry spells and it hasn't rained for some days, plants need water and the dryness stimulates the roots to grow longer reaching out for moisture deep down in the soil. Trees get stronger because their root base gets wider and deeper and strong winds cannot topple them over so easily. So, it is OK to let the dirt get dry as long as you don't wait too long.

We can experience 'dry spells', also. Sometimes, we can feel that God has moved away. We don't feel the closeness that we once had with Him. It may cause us to wonder if we have done something wrong. It may cause us to even have doubts as to our relationship with Him. We may even begin thinking He doesn't love us. This truly is a 'dry spell'.

Your spirit is alive and needy and God may be using this awareness of His absence to cause you to grow your roots. It is time to get into the Word and keep in the Word for refreshment. It is time to turn to Him, in faith, and talk to Him telling Him exactly how you feel. Your root base might not be wide enough or deep enough to take on the strong winds of adversity. These 'dry spells' can work for good IF you choose to seek the source of life and not let the doubts harm your progress.