My Soul Thirsts for God

Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" (NIV)

Ever have one of those days where tasks supersede the hours you have available to do? Me too! Take a deep breath! Ahhhhh. In moments like these, I remind myself to PAUSE...to remember What's MOST IMPORTANT. I STOP EVERYTHING and sneak away to allow the LORD to replenish.

I find deep encouragement as God lavishes me with HIS LOVE.

Friend, we can NOT do anything except GOD empower us. Jesus reminded Peter in Luke 18:27, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."  (NIV)

Today, as I prayed for you, I felt compelled to pray for STRENGTH and REST. I know many face horrific challenges: cancer, struggling relationship, financial weights, wayward children, sickness, disappointment...and the list goes on and on.

But, NOTHING is impossible with God. And in the midst of our afflictions He supplies us with a peace that surpasses ALL understanding.

This is our one chance to demonstrate our faith...this side of eternity...to put our trust in what is unseen until the day we behold our HOPE. But our hope and faith is a gift of God. Discovered in moments of silence. Experienced when the CREATOR HIMSELF hushes our fears with whispered thoughts greater than our own.

I shared this verse yesterday, but felt compelled to share it again today: In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  (NIV)

Our mission is to live abandoned to Him. To love Him. To serve Him. NOT to DO. NOT to ACCOMPLISH. But to FAITHFULLY FOLLOW and WATCH HIM DO THE IMPOSSIBLE.

So, will you join me, once again, and lay down the weights you've picked up? Surrender concerns? Your brokenness?

Today, take time to sit silent with the Lord...and He will FILL you with His grace, mercy, strength, love and peace.