A Heart That Seeks God

My dear son,

When your heart seeks me like a deer seeking clear water, come near just as you are. I am your living God. Even the desire to know me more is something precious you can tell me.

Closeness to me does not require a constant feeling of fullness. We can meet on the days you come thirsty, too. I want to hear one honest word from you more than language you have carefully dressed up.

Will you stay with me a little this morning? Ask what you wonder about, or simply speak my name quietly. Like a living creature drawing near the water, may your heart find new strength beside me.

With all my love,
Your Father

Psalms 42:1–2

WEB

1As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.
2My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?

A short reflection

The psalmist longs for the living God as a deer pants for water and asks when he may come and appear before God.

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