Last summer and fall were some of the hottest on record in Utah. We had 100 degree days the first part of September. Our Church leaders encouraged us to pray for moisture to end the mega drought.
I just heard on the radio today that the snow total as measured for water content will reach 26 inches with today’s storm! That is an answer to prayers and fasting.
I remember last year as I worked in my garden in the heat thinking..the Lord could completely resolve the drought but should He do that? If He resolved the drought would I change my behaviors and choices that have contributed to climate change and to overuse of water while living in a desert?
Already this year people are acknowledging that the Lord has answered prayers for water. Then in the next breath they will say the drought is over. The implication being that we can go back to our usual water wasting ways.
I know I have to resist the urge to think that our water problems have been solved. I need to remember that the Lord expects me and everyone else to wisely and carefully use the bountiful resources of this world. I can continue to make small changes. I can continue to be aware and to learn ways of conserving and using water wisely. I choose to be a good steward of water. I will remember that for far too many on this planet, clean water is not easily available. I will not be a water waster.
