It doesn’t take long to notice when a drought occurs.  Plants, animals, and people all suffer when the land becomes dry.  Everything changes when the rain shuts off as the availability of water is paramount.

Sometimes we feel like we’re going through other types of droughts in life—emotional, spiritual, and mental—and in these times we feel empty, worn, and depleted.  These moments are often accompanied by our lack of gumption, focus, and energy.  If our droughts get severe, the mere mention of “hope” can make us aware of how little hope we hold.