Prayer – Lord, I am thirsty—physically and spiritually. Fill my cup until it overflows.
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for
you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before
him? Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually
taunt me, saying, "Where is this God of yours?" My heart is breaking
as I remember how it used to be: I walked among the crowds of worshipers,
leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving
thanks amid the sound of a great celebration! Why am I discouraged? Why
is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior
and my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you—even from
distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar. I
hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over
me. But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each
night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. "O God my
rock," I cry, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in
grief, oppressed by my enemies?" Their taunts break my bones. They scoff,
"Where is this God of yours?" Why am I discouraged? Why is my
heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and
my God! Psalm 42:1-11 (Underlined for emphasis.)
Sweet deer near Cle Elum, WA
Are they thirsty?
This little one is looking for water.
Meditate. Stand amazed in The Lord’s unfailing love (verse 8).
Why am I discouraged? How can others say…Where is this God of yours? Can’t they see God in the creation around us? Why won’t they let God into their hearts and lives? Could they possibly see God at work in their lives? Indeed! Where is this God of mine? He is in my heart and life. He is in every breath I take…every decision I make…everything I do. I see Him arranging my safety while I’m driving, providing inspiration in my writing, keeping me calm when I’ve more than too much anxiety, as well as providing a wonderful husband, terrific family and friends, great home, and an abundance of food. He is all I need!
I am thirsty for more of my God. Depending on our environment, activity level, health, and temperature or season, we all need at least eight or more glasses of water a day. Spiritually, what is the equivalence? Eight verses…no, in our relationship with our Lord, we need to be continually in contact with Him. Praying is our conversation…and reading His word or discussing it with others may be His response. Of course, if we read BEFORE we pray—then He has the first word! Do you have a reading plan? I try for at least a chapter a day. So often that hooks me in and I read much more. I am thirsty for more of my God. Can I ever get enough? Fill me to brim, Lord—so that my cup overflows. I continually pray, praising Him and putting my hope in my Lord and Savior. I am amazed that He continues to pour out His unfailing love on me. My thirst is satisfied with this outpouring of His love. How thirsty are you?
Verse of Salvation ~ The LORD lives! Praise to my Rock!
May the God of my salvation be exalted! Psalm 18:46
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