Posts Categorized: Devotional

Thirsting for God

Posted July 13, 2013 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Psalm 42:1-2 (New Living Translation)

As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?

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What is it that we thirst for? Love and belonging, security and companionship. Joy and peace. Perfect loyalty. Unconditional acceptance. Forgiveness without strings.

We yearn for perfect fulfillment. Yet when we seek these things in our human relationships, we are bound to be disappointed sooner or later.

God gives us a thirst for what only He can give us because He wants us to draw near to Him.

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Walking Above the Turmoil

Posted June 26, 2013 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Matthew 14:28-32 (New Living Translation)

Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”

“Yes, come,” Jesus said.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”

When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.

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