Waterworld
Monday, June 27, 2011 at 7:00AM MAD21 By Jay Cookingham (Soulfari)
"Filthy water cannot be washed." - African Proverb
Depending on our body size, our bodies contain 55% to 75% water. Experts suggest that approximately two liters (around seven glasses) of water a day is the minimum to maintain proper hydration and health.
Our bodies are walking, breathing water worlds.
Today many kids will die because the water in their world is unfit to drink. They will die from waterborne illnesses that are cause by drinking dirty, contaminated water.
charity: water reports it this way...
4,500 children die each day from diseases caused by a lack of safe drinking water and proper sanitation. In Sub-Saharan Africa, a baby’s chance of dying from diarrhea is almost 520 times greater than here in the US. Illnesses like diarrhea are caused by drinking contaminated water and kill more than 2.2 million people each year. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing every day. Children under five are the most susceptible to water-borne disease; their developing bodies often fail to withstand the amount of parasites normally found in contaminated water sources.
God reports on it this way:
"The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them." (Isaiah 41:17)
God’s heart is moved and so should ours. Let’s not forsake them.
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Just $20 can give one-person access to clean water. Pray and then please go and support the 30-Day project over at charity: water.
God bless you…Jay
I was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, just about 80 miles north of the Big Apple. My family and I live in Hyde Park, New York, the former home of Franklin Roosevelt, but I didn't let that stop us from living there. Seriously, it's a real nice town, rich with history. My wife Christine and I have been happily married for 28 years and have seven (yes seven) children, five boys and two girls. I am passionate about my relationships, with God and my family, they are the fuel for my creativity and the drive to finish strong.
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Reader Comments (2)
I love this organization and what they do! Thanks Jay. We can do so much even with a little.
Amen to that Jason!