Rain relieves dry flowerpots, brown yards, and the air of a parched summer day. This relief is a visual all its own, with the added scent of freshness.
When we thirst emotionally, finding what sustains us through the seasons of life can be a struggle. Intense loneliness can make the heart feel parched. Like David hiding in the desert of Judah, we all thirst for something, someone. Even in a crowd, sometimes, we can feel lonely. We try to drown it out with the noise and busyness of life.
I tend to isolate myself when I am dealing with something emotional that causes loneliness that is difficult to shake. Being raised to hide my feelings, I find it easier to keep it all to myself. But easy isn’t always the best. I am learning that opening myself to others places me in that bigger picture of real living.
Connection is so important. Many find it on social media. Contentment can be confused with possessions and titles. For me, true contentment has come with living more in the present and the life God has always had for me, knowing He walks beside me every step of the way.
Make sure that what quenches your thirst is refreshing and lasting. Don’t substitute other things for God.
Melissa Gween Meek makes North Canton, Ohio, her home base. She is a searching Christian, using the Word and writing devotions and personal essays to deepen her faith. Through her life experiences of losing a spouse at the age of forty-seven and experiencing health struggles, she aspires to help others through her love for putting words of hope on paper. You can find her devotions on Christian Devotions Ministry at https://christiandevotions.us/viewauthor/3668 and Faith at Every Corner at https://www.faithoneverycorner.com.