Thirsty

With each additional chemo treatment I've had, I have noticed an increasing thirstiness after each one. I am constantly thirsty. As the chemo kills the cells within me, my body needs to be replenished and cleansed by cool, refreshing, pure water.

This morning my husband, Rob shared with me what he'd read from John 4 about the Samaritan woman at the well where she asks for a drink of water. Jesus tells the woman that he can provide her with living water.

13 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst . Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." NIV

This is a great word picture from the Bible. Just as my body cannot function without water, my soul cannot function well spiritually without the living God, Jesus.

Psalm 42:1-2 says:
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O' God.
My soul thirsts for God,
for the living God.
where can I go and meet with God?

Lord Jesus, I praise You that You are the living water. You are the living God. You are the refreshment for my tired body and soul. Cleanse me with Your living water, Your Word and soothe my wounds. You are a cool refreshing drink of water on the parched path I am walking on. You are the thirst quencher in my life. Nothing else satisfies. What a promise to cling to. I will never thirst again when I drink of your goodness and mercy that renews my spirit and gives me life. Thank You for this word picture today. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Psalm 143:6 - I lift my hands to you in prayer, I thirst for You as parched land thirsts for rain.

Holding On

Last week, one of my dearly loved girlfriends recommended I listen to the song, "Hold On," by Thirty-three Miles. After I listened to it, I felt inspired to press on. Lord you are SO good to me. You know what I need and when I need to be reassured of Your presence.

Psalm 138:7-8 - Though I am surrounded by troubles, You WILL protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out Your hand and the power of Your right hand saves me! The Lord WILL work out His plans for my life - for Your faithful love, O'Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.