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Psalm 42:2 (Thirsting for God)

Psalm 42:2

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What does Psalm 42:2 tell us about our hearts learning to thirst for God?

Thirsting for God

Psalm 42:2, thirsting for God reflection, picturesque brook in a forest photograph

My soul THIRSTS for God.

Psalm 42:2

 When we are physically thirsty, water is more important than everything else. We know from experience that it will quench our longing.

Spiritual thirst does the same thing to our hearts. We can feel parched inside, disconnected, unfulfilled, unsteady, and empty. When we are aware of God’s presence, our experience of prayer deepens. We can discover what it means to welcome the warmth of His love and the strength of His grace. Our hearts learn to thirst for God.

Water helps our bodies when we are thirsty. God fills us when our hearts are longing.  (November 14, 2020)

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IN REVIEW
What is Psalm 42:2?

My soul thirsts for God.

What does it mean for our hearts to thirst for God?

When we are physically thirsty, water is more important than anything else.  We know that water will satisfy and strengthen us.

 

Spiritual thirst does the same thing to our hearts.  We can feel parched and empty inside.  Our hearts learn to thirst for God when we have more experience in prayer.  We learn that He alone fills us and strengthens us.  

 

Water helps our bodies when we are thirsty.  God helps our souls when our hearts are longing.

OUR LADY OF GRACE ROSARIES