Wells of Goodness

What makes the desert beautiful 

is that somewhere it hides a well. 

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Poetic truth is beautiful; 

it leads me to the echo in the Word 

that I might go there and sit a while.

These lines remind me today that He is good,

and I can find springs of His goodness where ever I am.

The LORD will guide you continually, 

giving you water when you are dry 

and restoring your strength. 

You will be like an ever-flowing spring. 

Isaiah 58:11

His promises are His wells of goodness.

He has given me many words to stand on,

and when I don't know which way to turn, 

I go to one of His promises

and I stay there until I am filled with faith.

The parched ground will become a pool,

and springs of water will satisfy the thirsty land.

Isaiah 35:7

Lord, Your presence satisfies where ever I am.

The desert is a beautiful place 

because I find You there.

You remind me that I am filled with springs of living water 

because I am a carrier of Your presence.

When I feel shallow and empty, 

You always lead me into the depths of Your love

and bring peace to my anxious heart.

Your promises are always yes and amen.

I sit at these wells of Your goodness; 

I find You here.