WE NEED WATER!!!
I laid out the seriousness of the need for water in my post “Water, Water, Water!”

I have trouble recognizing that I am losing water.
Oh, the sweat the pours off my body is an irritation, so I just wear a bandana to keep it out of my eyes!

Sweating is a good thing…it cleanses the body…but it also takes the water, AND electrolytes OUT of the body. And the body needs electrolytes and water to keep things in balance!
What are the signs? The University of Arkansas lists these signs:

MILD:

• flushed face
• very thirsty
• weakness
• headache
• cramping in arms and legs
• dry, warm skin(no sweating)
• crying with few or no tears
• dizziness
• small amounts of dark yellow urine

We have been given the water of the Word to keep us hydrated….but here are symptoms of being dehydrated from the water of the word:

• flushed face – easily embarrassed by your recent behavior. Ezra 9:6
• very thirsty – seeking something – Isaiah 55:1
• weakness – from no time in God’s presence – Psalm 6:2
• headache – no peace from activities – Psalm 7:16
• cramping in arms and legs – No strength to DO for God Eze 7:17
• dry, warm skin(no sweating) – life has ebbed away  Ez 37:2
• crying with few or no tears – no remorse for sins – Eph 4:19
• dizziness – playing in multiple playgrounds – James 1:8
• small amounts of dark yellow urine – intensify sinful acts – Eph 5:3-5

If not taken care of…dehydration leads to death.

MODERATE TO SEVERE:

• FAINTING
• SEVERE MUSCLE CRAMPS
• BLOATED STOMACH
• DEEP AND RAPID BREATHING
• POOR SKIN ELASTICITY
• SUNKEN EYES
• CONVULSIONS

Moderate to severe dehydration includes death.  It is best to deal with dehydration when you see the early signs.

If Spiritual Dehydration is not taken care of…it can lead to spiritual death.

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

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