Sometimes when we are in the wilderness of despair, we default to praying for a change in circumstances. New job. New roomates. New ministry. New city.

I wonder if it would be better, sometimes, to pray that God would create the miracle of refreshment within the distressing context.

In other words, rather than praying that God would transport us to the water hole, maybe we should ask God to call forth a pool in the desert.

“When the poor and needy seek water,
and there is non,
and their tongue is parched with thirst,
I the LORD will answer them;
I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
I will open rivers on the bare heights,
and fountains in the midst of the valley.
I will make the wilderness a pool of water,
and the dry land springs of water.”

Isaiah 41:17-18