DAY 3

MORNING DEW

JESS CIARAMITARO, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THE WOODS CHURCH

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1

We’ve all experienced it: a dry season, a chapter in life where you still believe in God, but find it hard to feel His presence. These are times of seeking, thirsting, and wondering when the next "rain" will come to quench your weary spirit.

As a young believer, I often relied on big, corporate gatherings to experience that “rain” of His presence. Whether it was a youth conference, a worship night, or a Sunday service, I looked to leaders—worship teams and pastors—to help usher me into God’s presence. And while I still deeply value those collective encounters with Jesus, I’ve learned that if I depend on them alone, I’ll quickly find myself in a spiritual desert.

One summer morning, the Lord gently reminded me of this truth as I noticed the dew glistening on blades of grass. It hadn’t rained in days, yet the grass was still thriving.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. Psalm 19:1–2

In God’s intentional design, the grass doesn’t need an outpouring of rain every day to survive. It’s the morning dew—quiet, consistent, and life-giving—that sustains it. Dew is not loud or dramatic, but it’s faithful. It reminds me of how God meets us: not always in overwhelming waves, but in gentle moments that bring renewal, growth, and strength.

Just as the earth needs water, our souls need His Spirit. That refreshment begins with a decision—to give Him time and space to nourish us. When we do, His Spirit comes, even in dry seasons or weary cultures. It may not always feel like an outpouring. Often, it’s more like dew—just enough to sustain us, keeping us dependent on Him and walking in humility.

This is how God perfects our faith over time. He always shows up and provides. It might look different than we expected, but He is faithful nonetheless.

The question is: will we give Him room to refresh us? Or will we keep reaching for lesser sources that can’t truly satisfy?

PRAYER: God, I want to take this moment to recognize that You are the true source of life, joy, and peace. Forgive me for neglecting consistent time with You and relying on other things that do not quench my inmost needs. I surrender this time to You to speak to me through Your Word. Refresh my soul and renew my mind, Lord Jesus. May I hunger and thirst for righteousness. And as my day unfolds, may Your presence remain in me and sustain me. Amen.