Longing ... If we were to sit and pause for a moment we all have a longing but one we all have in common is to be known and truly loved. Yesterday my team & I listed some words that were special to us. This word of course wasn't mine but it stuck with me. I decided to look up the word for its true definition. Longing means a yearning and desire. After thinking about that word I wrote down the things I longed for as an individual. Here are just a few:
* To go long term into ministry
* To possibly attend seminary
* To be a wife
* To have kids
* To feel important and be loved
What would be on your list? (Go) The truth is we all have our ambitions and dreams! Yet, what if we took it a step further to long for the One who longs for us in a relationship? What practical ways can that be applied? For me I am not an early riser but I do admire one of my roommates that is. I want to get there! As I reflect for myself I have decided to challenge myself to get up early! That's so not me because believe me I like my sleep!
Any one up for the challenge with me? For you it may look different but on the same token I wonder how to apply this? The passage I read this morning was Psalm 63. I encourage you to read and as you read pick a word that paints the picture of longing. For me the words rich food really stand out in verse 5:
My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips
I love the words rich food because when we long for Jesus our hearts & soul will be satisfied. That's a beautiful picture my friends! May this encourage you!
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