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\"BEARING
\n <\/p>\n

Below is a sample of news articles on the topic of water published in the last month. Good news, bad news, out of this world news (like the fact that they found water on the moon).
\n
\nWhatever the news, may the Holy Spirit help us discern if the news story is also a call to prayer<\/span>. Our planet needs all the help it can get.<\/p>\n\n

MOON
\nScientists Have Discovered That There is Water Under the Moon\u2019s Surface<\/a>: New research from Brown University suggests that huge amounts of water may be found under the surface of the Moon. The presence of water in the Moon’s mantle could provide insight to how water got to Earth and help sustain future deep space missions.<\/p>\n

VENUZUELA
\nVenezuelans Stockpile Food and Water Ahead of Maduro Power Grab<\/a>: Venezuelans are stockpiling scarce food and water as tensions mount ahead of a widely criticized Sunday vote that President Nicolas Maduro has called to elect an assembly of supporters to rewrite the constitution and strengthen his grip on power.<\/p>\n

USA
\nThe Trump administration is ramping up its war on clean water<\/a>: There is a serious, concerted effort going on to undermine clean water.<\/p>\n

FUTURE
\nWhy Some Western Water Agencies Are Writing 100-Year Water Plans<\/a>: Climate change is causing water managers to think long term about their resources. Several western agencies are planning a century in advance, but that\u2019s not without its headaches.<\/p>\n

ROME
\n\u2018Drastic\u2019 water rationing looms for Rome as drought blights Italy<\/a>: Some of the driest weather to affect Italy\u2019s in 60 years and Rome\u2019s notoriously leaky pipes has left the city\u2019s residents fearing water rationing.<\/p>\n

INDIA
\nIndia’s Water-Energy Nexus<\/a>: India\u2019s water crisis is impacting its energy supply. What can be done?<\/p>\n

PROGRESS
\nNew, reusable filter cleans heavy metals from water<\/a>: A chemist from Rice University and a high school student have developed a filter that can remove toxic heavy metals from the water.<\/p>\n

HEAVY
\nWomen carry more than their fair share of the world\u2019s water<\/a>: The task of providing water for households falls disproportionately to women and girls.<\/p>\n

AUSTRALIA
\nMurray-Darling Basin Plan: SA Water Minister ‘shocked’ by upstream revelations<\/a>: SA’s Water Minister has launched a scathing attack of the New South Wales Government’s conduct of Murray-Darling Basin water management and repeated calls for a judicial inquiry.<\/p>\n

KENYA
\nThirsty city: after months of water rationing Nairobi may run dry<\/a>: The rains have been poor while demand for water grows along with the city – there are solutions but they will mean radical action<\/p>\n

SWEDEN
\nSweden’s water shortage: What you need to know<\/a>: It may not be something commonly associated with a northern European nation, but Sweden is currently fretting over water shortages in several parts of the country, and there are already visible consequences. Here’s everything you need to know about the situation.<\/p>\n

BEST PRACTICE
\nHow Conservation Helps Keep Water Costs Down<\/a>: Water rates may be rising in some places, but new research shows that they don\u2019t rise as much with conservation, says Mary Ann Dickinson of the Alliance for Water Efficiency.<\/p>\n

ISRAEL\/PALESTINE
\nIsrael, Palestinian Authority reach water-sharing deal<\/a>: Israel and the Palestinian Authority have reached a water-sharing deal to bring relief to parched Palestinian communities, in a breakthrough announced during the latest visit to the region by the US Middle East envoy.<\/p>\n

HOT SPOTS
\nGlobal hotspots for potential water conflict identified<\/a>: More than 1,400 new dams or water diversion projects are planned or already under construction and many of them are on rivers flowing through multiple nations, fueling the potential for increased water conflict between some countries.<\/p>\n

NATURE
\nForget Sharks: 7 Things in the Water Swimmers Should Actually Fear<\/a>: Shark attacks are rare, but watch out for these nasty parasites<\/p>\n\n

How then shall we live?<\/h2>\n

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord
\nand have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
\nThey are like trees planted along a riverbank,
\nwith roots that reach deep into the water.
\nSuch trees are not bothered by the heat
\nor worried by long months of drought.
\nTheir leaves stay green,
\nand they never stop producing fruit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jeremiah 17:7-8 (New Living Translation)<\/p>\n\n

All month I’ve been publishing posts on the theme of water.
\nHere’s an overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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It's on the way to my current favourite hangout - two park benches where you can catch the evening sun and enjoy the water and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "call to worship"","block_context":{"text":"call to worship","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/call-to-worship\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bergsingel.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bergsingel.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bergsingel.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bergsingel.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1300,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2017\/07\/01\/wells-of-salvation\/","url_meta":{"origin":1779,"position":5},"title":"The wells of salvation","author":"Irene Bom","date":"July 1, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Isaiah 12:3 (NIVUK) reads: \u201cWith joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.\u201d \u201cwells of salvation\u201d - plural \u00a0 Many years ago I took time to meditate on this verse. 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