I started this Monday morning with a cup of hot water, trying to imagine that it is hot tea. Surprisingly it is satisfying! I’ve come to realize that coffee is not an addiction for me, but rather a comfort. I must admit I am a rare breed among college students. It seems caffeine addiction is what keeps a generation of young adults functioning. Although giving up all beverages except for water has been somewhat effortless, during my 10 days experience, I have faced some other challenges.
At the University of Maryland, College Park, we decided to give our 10 days campaign a little twist. Through the Gathering Ministry (http://umd.gatheringonline.org/), we decided to carry dirty water bottles to stir as much attention as possible. Whether we are in class, at the gym, or in the dining halls, the response is always the same… “What is in that water bottle?!” These moments are when I share my 10-second platform about the millions of people thirsty for clean water. However, the conversations eventually divert towards stressful midterms, terrible jobs, and troublesome relationships. Although these conversations are initially discouraging I realized something incredibly important.
People need clean water, but they need Living Water more. In a country where clean water comes from Deer Park bottles and Brita filters, it incredibly evident that we are still lacking. So when your friends ask you “Where can you get this living water?” Tell them what Jesus said.
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:38
