Limousin

Leaving the island of Corsica we travel up in to the Massif Central plateau. The region of Limousin is found on the northwestern part of this mountainous plateau.The Massif Central covers almost a sixth of the surface of France and many of its main rivers receive tributaries from this area, and the Loire, Dordogne, and the Carente originate from here. In France they call this area 'water tower' or 'chateau d'eau'

This area is rich in pastures and farmlands. Here the famous Limousin beef cattle are raised. Limousin is also famous for it beautiful porcelains, enamels, delicate lace and tapestries.

With the name Chateau d'eau it reminded me of our Lord and Savior who gives us the true Living water and is our high tower. The message Christ had for the women at the well in Samaria is the same message he has for us and the nation of France. We all thirst for so many things and yet we reject the one who can quench of from our thirst.

John 4:13-14
Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Lord,
I am sorry that I reject the water you have to offer and spend my day looking for substitutes to take away my thirst and they never do. Lord, forgive me for look in other place for what I desire when all I need is what you freely give. Lord, here in the central part of France you have provided them with water, beauty, and pleasure. Thank you for your world that you have created. Lord, let us see our need for the water that will take away our thirst. Your life provides us with this help the people in Limousin see the water around them and think of their need for you. Let the Christians thank you for providing them living water. For this time to remember that we need you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.