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Are you drinking from the right well? If you are still inwardly thirsting (this means spiritually within your heart) let me suggest that you begin drinking from the wells of salvation. This is a spiritual term in the Bible used to describe the abundant life obtained through Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Israel.

 

"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up unto everlasting life" (John 4:14).

 

"Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" (Isaiah 12:3). It may be that you are thirsty and empty deep within your heart. Let me suggest three things that will quench your thirst and give you a lasting peace.

 

1.  YOU MUST HAVE A WELL - You can come to Jesus Christ, who is the well. He has a vast reservoir of living water and healing streams of mercy. "And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb".  - Jesus, the Sacrifice (Revelation 22:1).

 

2.  YOU MUST HAVE A BUCKET - Spiritually speaking, your heart serves as the bucket. It will hold all the water (new life) that you need. Recognize that your heart is empty (born with a sinful nature and needs a cleansing touch). "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

 

3.  YOU MUST HAVE A ROPE - The rope is yourself. You have to let go of yourself and say, "Jesus, fill my life with your life." Now you lower your bucket (heart) with the rope. (This is an act of your will.) You recognize and admit, "I am a sinner. I need fresh water. I need cleansing by the blood of Jesus."

 

You now begin to pull. Pulling is believing. "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness" (Romans 10:10a). Now take long drink of pure, fresh water. Say (confess) that you want Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life.

 

"With the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:10b). You are now receiving His Spirit into your innermost being. If you have just felt the need for a spiritual rebirth, you can say this prayer:

 

God, I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son and that He died on a cross for my sins and has been raised from the grave. Jesus, come and live inside of my heart. I believe that I am now being born again and made new as I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and Master of my life.


Whatever is fed into the brain will produce good or bad brain waves (thoughts and patterns). The brain is the origin of thought and nervous coordination. It seems that our brain waves are able to etch and form pathways or channels across our minds. Our thought patterns (habits) then begin to shape our mind, will, and emotions. People who have negative thought patterns are usually prone to worry and fear.

A very nervous person is one whose thoughts have been formed by trauma, harshness, sorrow, and a host of other evils. A pattern of worry and fear can begin a process of establishing strongholds of insecurity, guilt, anger, and weakness. The very best plan for renewing the mind is the Word of God and life in the Holy Spirit.

God's word will wash your mind and emotions as you take time to read and apply scripture. A daily meditation in the Bible will begin a cleansing and healing process. Your old thought patterns can be renewed and changed by the love and power of God.

Romans 12:2, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may know what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."


God sent His Word - the written and Living Word to heal! "Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching, preaching the good news, and healing every weakness and infirmity among the people" (Matthew 4:23).

 

Psalm 107:20, "He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destruction." He is still unlimited, unchanging, and all powerful! God has not changed His mind about healing. His thoughts and ideas for man are the same. "For I am the Lord, I do not change..." (Malachi 3:6). "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8).

 

I love the truth about healing in Exodus 15:26. The Lord declares to His people that "He is the Lord that heals." This same message is given in Isaiah 53:4,5 and in 1 Peter 2:24. Aren't we glad that God's truth is still enduring to all generations! This is expressed in Psalm 33:11, "The counsel of the Lord stands forever, and the plans of His heart to all generations."

 

God also states that the "authority of His word is settled and established in heaven and that His faithfulness endures to all generations" (Psalm 119:89,90). We should all give thanks that we can receive healing and help from the written and the Living Word! I am so grateful that I can have a part in sending forth the truth of the Lord. "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness to all generations" (Psalm 89:1).


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