Seeking God during times of deep grief and heartache may seem impossible.
If you find yourself in a difficult time, let the Psalms speak for you. Psalm
42 is a beautiful Psalm written by a man in deep sorrow. Listen to the first verse.
As the
deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1
Have you found
yourself in a desert, panting for something to sooth your soul? Jesus tells us
He is the living water. (John 4:14) Those
that find Him will never be thirsty again. Let your soul pant for the presence
of Christ and He will meet your needs.
In both verses 6 and 11, David cries out in
lament. Why, he asks, is his soul downcast? Even in his grief, He turns to God
and praises Him. Praising our God from the depths reminds us of who He is. He
will bring us through. He will give us living water. He will refresh our soul.
His voice calls to and meets the very deepest parts of us.
Deep
calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls, all your waves and breakers have
swept over me. Psalm 42:7
Let the living
water of Jesus and His Word wash over you, cleanse you and give you His peace.
Father,
Thank You for these words that meet us in the depths. We cry
to You. We praise You, even when we find ourselves in a desert land. Give us
hope today as You take our hand and walk with us and quench our deepest thirst.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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