Are You Thirsty?

Psalm 42:1
1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

Just how thirsty are you? This has been a very, very busy week! We have been riding on the emotional roller coaster again. Up one day and down the next. We have experienced blessings and defeat all in the course of the day. We have had multiple appointments scheduled so close to each other that it was hard to make them all on time. That old sinking feeling hung over us, then I realized that I had become anemic in my spiritual walk with the Lord, I found my soul was dry and I was beyond thirsty for the Lord! Apparently the Psalmist understood this too!

As the hart panteth after the water brooks,

Most of the commentators tells us the Hart is some sort of deer. Experienced hunters study the habits of deer, they are very alert animals, they are skittish and take flight at the slightest noise. When I think about them I feel like these animals are nervous and would like to let down a bit to leisurely take in the life giving water. When I read this portion of this verse, I see a picturesque scene where the sun is shining in a lush garden next to a very still water source. The deer has dropped it's head to drink deeply from the refreshing water, taking in as much as possible and even over indulging a bit.

Back to my own life. After running down spiritually, I realized that I was longing for a time of peaceful refreshment in the Word of God! I needed the "Water brooks" that are found deep in the presence of God. I was in great need to be in the tranquil solitude of our Lord and Savior for a complete drink of the Word of God. It is there that I find the source of my strength.

So panteth my soul after thee, O God.

I am not sure why I have trouble realizing that I need more of the "Water brooks" of close communion with God. I wait until it is almost too late, then the voice of the Holy Spirit speaks to me, bidding me to return to the water of the Word! I am not sure why we neglect the much needed daily maintenance of our soul! I am thankful that when I rush into my daily life, wearing out my soul away from close relation with God, He puts a desire within my soul to return. He knows just what I need and is ready to give it freely!

Are you thirsty!