Dear Friends in Christ -
When the Israelites moved into the desert, they were likely thinking more about the benefits of getting away from Pharoah than they were about the drawbacks of living in the desert. After they crossed the Red Sea, though, they soon started missing the comforts of their former home - like readily accessible food and water.
Their needs were real, and there were many ways that they could have gone about getting those needs met. They could have started digging a well. They could have sent scouts to find a stream or oasis. They could have asked God for help. But instead of doing any of those things, they sat around complaining. Their complaining got them in big trouble with God because He saw their complaining for what it was: lack of trust - in each other, and in Him.
God knows we need stuff, so He doesn't see it as a sign of failure or weakness when we ask. On the contrary, He's waiting for us to come to Him, so we can know His care for us and experience His power and glory.
Yesterday, Guy Beardsley, a local organic farmer, asked God clearly and directly for something we really need. In doing so, Guy set an example for us to follow, an example of speaking to God directly rather than complaining, of drawing closer to God rather than pushing Him away in frustration.
Following is the prayer . . . which I'm praying again today.
Faithfully,
Janet+
THANK YOU, LORD, FOR THE GROWING SEASON, AND WE RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR A LITTLE MORE SUN - TO COMBINE WITH YOUR LIFE FORCES TO GIVE US GARDENING AND FARMING SUCCESSES. AMEN.
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