A fountain is refreshing
And continues in its spring;
It is effervescent and a giver of life
With many blessings it so brings.
A drain is a receiver
Of the water that’s dispersed;
Quick to swallow or regurgitate
And for leftovers it will thirst.
Are we a fountain or a drain
With our words and actions too?
Do we give more than we receive
And are our motives true?
A fountain is prolific;
It’s a visual delight as well,
It’s a reminder of new beginnings
And where beauty wants to dwell.
A drain receives in circles
Like a vortex in our midst,
And will swallow all things second-hand
With a dirty comprehensive list.
A fountain is a giver of life;
It is pure, sweet and calm;
It is cleansing and is healing
And will never wish us harm.
A drain will eliminate
With not enough it may seem;
Never satisfied or ever content
Causing blockages between.
Are our words a fountain
Or do they drain the soul within?
Do they encourage with inspiring love
Or do they cause much sin?
Jesus’ words are like a fountain;
Refreshing and life giving too,
And when His heart is dispersed in us
We should become wholesome, pure and true.
“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38
“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like..that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19-21
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23
“Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” Galatians 5:26
