"I spread out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land." Psalm 143:6 (NIV)
The heat today is sweltering. Is it hot where you are? With temperatures hovering around the 100 degrees mark, it is just oppressive. Days have passed with no rain. Newscasters are beginning to warn us of drought conditions. The signs are there...cracked dirt...parched land.
Is your body feeling the effects of the heat? Are you being careful to time your outdoor activities so that you aren't out in the hottest part of the day? Are you drinking lots of water? Staying hydrated? Go ahead. Head to the fridge right now. Fix a nice tall glass of ice water. Keep your body, your brain, your skin healthy!
How's your soul feeling? Is it in need of a little refreshment? You are not alone. In Psalm 63:1, David said, "O God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water." David was actually in the desert when he penned those words, actually feeling the analogy he expressed. In Psalm 42:1-2, the psalmist was experiencing a spiritual longing when he said, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God." His soul was parched.
Only God can satisfy parched souls. Jesus walked this earth, proving Himself as the one who fills empty vessels...giving living water that comes from a well that never will run dry.
Lord, satisfy our "thirsts" with Your Word...Your living water. Fill our souls with You. We need You. We long for You. We love You.
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