Psalm 38:10 "My heart panteth, my strength faileth me; as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me."
Though David was speaking in regards to grief over his sin, his statements above certainly speak of a complete longing in all aspects of his person. . . body, mind, and spirit. I am NOT disheartened to the point that he was but there certainly are times in life when the there is just this longing/panting of the soul. When as of late I experience this (often begun by a flood of what I call "Mexican" emotions. . . as I remember that overwhelmingly stressful and yet wonderful growing time in our lives) I most often hear it as the Lord calling for me to come and spend time with Him. Many of you know that time is all too often a passing blur when there are several little ones running around and ministry knocking at the door. But as I have had a tad of silence in the evenings (Jeremy has been at a pastor's conf.) the Lord has been reminding me that auto pilot is not healthy. In the fleeting stillness of the past evenings I have actually been able to recognize that longing and sing with the Psalmist in 42:1 "As the hart panteth after water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." I praise Him that He is always there to quench the pantings/longings of my soul. Even in the dizzying busyness of some days there are precious fleeting moments when I can get in a word with Him, thank you Lord for always being available.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it."
Thank you Lord for keeping up with me when I either don't or can't keep up with you!
4 comments:
beautifully written! very encouraging
thank you for finding me! :)
Crazy those "overwhelming stressful and yet wonderful growing time(s)", huh? We are so glad that our families were able to experience and share much of "those years" together. I'm so thankful that God knew our paths would cross for that season of life. I'll always look back on those years, with you and your family, with the fondest of memories. We love you guys!!!
When you get a chance, send me an email with your new address.
Miss you friend,
Lisa
p.s I agree with the first comment...beautifully written post. :D
I know what you say about being with HIm on the still hours of the evening, or the afternoon. Just yesterday and today I had one of those still hours and my first thought was to plan or catch up on the web, but then He called me and yes, my soul really longs for Him as a very thirsty deer :)
A warmy hug,
Andi
p.s. what do you mean by "Mexican emotions"???
ps2. yes, I need that adress, too :)
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