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Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night craving water? And even if you ignore your body’s plea and choose the warmth and comfort of your bed the water demand persists?
Here is where I hope the resounding response is not, “nope never” but even if you have not had this experience, I did last night. I tried to ignore it but the longer I delayed the more I thought about that cool refreshing water sip of water. I attempted to rationalize it away, “I’m not dehydrated, I’ll be fine until morning.”
As I finally submitted letting my feet hit the floor, I had a tiny glimpse of Psalms 42:1-2.
42 As the deer pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?
Psalms 42:1-2
The longing thirst for God! Unlike the deer, I was not without a source, I was not in need, and yet I longed. I was being pulled by desire, a desire for water that seemed pesky at the time but beautifully illustrates my soul’s desire for God. Thank you Jesus!
The next time I wake up with a thirst for water, I will first praise you God for the beautiful reminder of how my soul desires Your presence. Heavenly Father thank you for this beautiful illustration, of our interconnectedness to You. When I drift pull me back with a thirst for your Word and Your fellowship. Let me feel the longing in my soul for You like never before, quench my thirst oh Lord, as only You can do. Thank you Jesus! -Amen
May the words that flow from me Lord be filled with Your message and when I am obedient may they be backed by the Holy Spirit. When I serve righteously let none of the words, I utter in praise of You fall to the ground. Help me to craft every word, may they pierce hearts and refresh weary souls. This gift is Yours; God I simply aim to use it for your glory. –Love Cortney