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Longing for the Lord
By Kevin K
We all long for things-possessions we think we cannot live without, like a pair of shoes, the latest and greatest gadgets, or perhaps a past romance. All of these things are nothing compared to God.
In Psalm 63, David’s longing for the Lord is powerful.
The statements he makes are ones all Christians should follow. We need to put ourselves in this verse stating, “I search for God, I thirst for God, and I long for God”.
To search for God is everybody’s individual journey.
Maybe you will find him in church, through meditation, or on a walk in the woods-one of my personal favorites. We all have our special place to be with the Lord.
Do you thirst for his knowledge and teachings? Hearing his words from the Bible or through others will give a peace God can only give. How about longing for his presence? Is your ambition strong enough to want him and hold on to him forever? For following God’s rules are for now and as long as we shall live-not just one day a week, but for the rest of your lives.
As we currently live in this “parched and weary land,” we need the Lord. With troubled times around, I find myself longing for the Lord more than ever. Knowing he is with me calms my soul. For when my time comes, I can say, “0 God, you are my God.”
Prayer: Almighty Lord, may my longing for you never end, and may my thirst for you never run dry. Amen
