• Blog
    • All Posts
    • Write for Salt + Sparrow
    • Contributors
  • Spiritual Growth
    • Personal Testimonies
    • Spiritual Growth Scriptures
  • Devotionals
    • Bible Studies
    • Prayers
  • Christian Lifestyle
    • Motherhood
    • Purpose
  • Christian Resources
    • Christian Blogging Tips

Salt + Sparrow

Living Water
Spiritual Growth

Living Water: An Ever-Flowing Source of Holiness

May 23, 2023

There is something so deeply soothing about fresh, clean, natural mountainside running water. I think back to the many vacations spent in Colorado and the frigid mountain streams near campsites I stayed with my parents.

With water as clear and cold as physically possible, seeing perfectly the size and shape of each unique pebble covering the riverbed below the clear surface. Those rocks slowly hewn and perfected over the earth’s summation of time and a never-ending source of running water.

If each individual rock represented each unique soul upon this planet, what would be the source of every soul’s special process of molding?

Would it be the pure and clear water from a fresh mountain stream?

Or perhaps the molten lava of an active volcano. Maybe the gentle moonlight shining upon an emerging nocturnal soul. Or a powerful wave of saltwater continually rushing over a human surface to create a sought-after vision of pearlescence.

Some have less natural guiding forces, chasing the always dangling carrot of the green dollar, trying to obtain the never-ending moving target of success, gaining a sense of comfort from that next insatiable bite, or finding solace in the bottom of an amber-colored whiskey glass.

We all have vices, whether we realize it or not. Some allow us to function, others are daily killing a piece of our soul, yet still others may be the most healthy habit we have ever known.

Water, to me, is healing.

Whether it be a numbing steamy bath after a long day on my feet, an ice-cold drink after a sweat-pouring workout, perhaps a fruit-infused cold beverage after doing yard work, or a simple glass of water that is immediately cooled by the modern convenience a working ice-maker affords.

No matter what form water takes, my all-time favorite is the memory of sticking my hands and feet in a chilly mountain stream.

The water flowing so swiftly, perfectly clean, as it comes straight from the mouth of a rushing, white-capped waterfall.

Feeling the chill, hearing the roar of rushing water, knowing this particular vessel carries a life force for all the creatures that dwell in its midst. Living, flowing water. The most peaceful song of nature I can fathom.

And that soothing memory brings me to the spiritual water only Jesus can provide.

The type of water that offers not only deep refreshment, but everlasting life within the most amazing of paradises.

The same water Jesus offered to the woman at the well. The same water in which Jesus shared an example of immersion from sin.

The loving, breathing, soul-cleansing water that gently washes the dirtiest of hearts.

Of course, we know it isn’t the water itself that holds the supernatural element of peace, forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life.

It is the source, the Son of Man, the only perfect human to ever grace the same surface of earth that has stood for thousands of years.

His living water is unlike any for which we seek. It quenches the deepest desire for precious peace, hoped-for joy, and the only true fulfillment we will ever know, this side of Heaven.

Seek this water from its ever-flowing source of holiness, and your thirst will, at long last, be fully quenched.

I love the symbolic meaning of water in Jesus’ ministry.

The one element we cannot live without.

Nourishment to the body, mind, and soul.

The very essence of life in its most simplistic and pure form. With a soothing sound and a nurturing taste, it carries a life-force of magic we may never fully understand.

While simultaneously symbolizing the greatest gift we will ever receive, the washing away of our human self and the full connection to our Savior’s life-saving grace.

1 Comment
Share
Manndi Wilkins

Manndi Maphies DeBoef works at the UMKC School of Pharmacy and as a freelance writer in her spare time. Her greatest passion is being a boy mom to her two rambunctious, creative, endearing sons, William, age 11 and Waylan, nearly 9. Her sons never fail to provide daily entertainment, which inspires many of her writings. She also loves to write about everything from being a single mom and dating after divorce to finding love later in life, the devastation of miscarriage, the loss of a loved one and starting over. Her pieces are lovingly filled with inspiration, encouragement and always a touch of humor. “Live a life others wish to read about.”

Leave a Comment Cancel Comment

The Comments

  • Sandy Brannan
    May 26, 2023

    Love your writing and your messages of hope!

    Reply

You May Also Like

March 16, 2023

Getting out of a Spiritual Rut

December 27, 2022

Healing Happens When We Allow the Light to Shine Through

October 18, 2022

The Prodigal Daughter’s Older Sister

Grab your coffee and stay awhile

Welcome to Salt + Sparrow, a place where we learn about Jesus, the Bible, and find big faith in small things.

🙏🏻 @ashley.morgan.jackson #prayers #prayin 🙏🏻 @ashley.morgan.jackson 

#prayers #praying #faithoverfear #christianblogger #spiritualgrowth
He is risen! 🙏🏻✝️ @allyyarid He is risen! 🙏🏻✝️

@allyyarid
“I don’t believe my life is past and present, “I don’t believe my life is past and present, rather, it’s a long trajectory with axis points along the way that dictate where I came from and where I go.

Jesus is my North Star, now and forevermore. When the journey is arduous, the nights are long, and pain is ever-present, the compass of my spirit points me back to His presence.“ @ashley_moliina 

Read more on the @saltnsparrow blog

#christianquotes #christianliving #christianblogger #christianblog #faith #faithblogger #faithquotes #holyspirit #holybible #holysunday #sunday
This. 💛 This. 💛
Follow on Instagram

Currently Praying For

Currently Praying For

Nashville

Shop Our Favorites

Bible Study Tools

She Who Is - Christian Apparel

Christian Growth Hub

Truly Simply Healthy

Daily Grace Co.

Bible Studies

Blog

Recent Posts

  • To the Woman Who Feels like the Only Christian in Her Workplace

    To the Woman Who Feels like the Only Christian in the Workplace

    May 30, 2023
  • Living Water

    Living Water: An Ever-Flowing Source of Holiness

    May 23, 2023
  • What it Means to be a Christian

    May 16, 2023
  1. Sandy Brannan on Living Water: An Ever-Flowing Source of HolinessMay 26, 2023

    Love your writing and your messages of hope!

  2. Sandy Brannan on We’re Slowly Leaving Behind Layers of Our LoveMay 17, 2023

    They truly are!

  3. Sandy Brannan on We’re Slowly Leaving Behind Layers of Our LoveMay 17, 2023

    Thank you so much for your kind words!!

  4. Hanna on We’re Slowly Leaving Behind Layers of Our LoveMay 16, 2023

    Sandy's pieces are always so vulnerable, encouraging and full of truth. One of my favorite writers!

  5. Helen on We’re Slowly Leaving Behind Layers of Our LoveMay 12, 2023

    Great Mother’s Day story!! Our moms are such a gift!

Proverbs 16:16

"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"

About

🙏🏻 @ashley.morgan.jackson #prayers #prayin 🙏🏻 @ashley.morgan.jackson 

#prayers #praying #faithoverfear #christianblogger #spiritualgrowth
He is risen! 🙏🏻✝️ @allyyarid He is risen! 🙏🏻✝️

@allyyarid
“I don’t believe my life is past and present, “I don’t believe my life is past and present, rather, it’s a long trajectory with axis points along the way that dictate where I came from and where I go.

Jesus is my North Star, now and forevermore. When the journey is arduous, the nights are long, and pain is ever-present, the compass of my spirit points me back to His presence.“ @ashley_moliina 

Read more on the @saltnsparrow blog

#christianquotes #christianliving #christianblogger #christianblog #faith #faithblogger #faithquotes #holyspirit #holybible #holysunday #sunday
This. 💛 This. 💛
🙏🏻 #amen @fruitfulgirl 🙏🏻 #amen

@fruitfulgirl
Follow on Instagram

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Contributors

Copyright © 2023 Salt + Sparrow. All Rights Reserved.Site Powered by Pix & Hue.