The Panting Soul

David describes his innermost yearnings for God as the deer pants for water. We need a constant flow of connectivity with the Lord. All we need that pertains to life and Godliness is provided for by God. Our hunger for God has to do with us invoking our wills to seek Him. Once we taste and see that the Lord is good, that will wet our appetite for more spiritual nourishment from the Lord. Your soul will not naturally pant for the Lord without getting a jump start. We can be preached at until the cows come home, but until we put into action that which we’ve heard and read about God, our souls won’t be panting after Him. Meditate in this book of the law day and night, and you’ll make your own way prosperous (Joshua 1:8). Many of the blessings of God are dependent upon our participation in working, and living by His word (the book of the law). Many times we are unaware of understanding the needs of our soul. When there’s much unrest in our souls, it can be remedied by the presence of God. To get this presence of God in our souls, we must offer praise and worship in Spirit and in truth. Ask for forgiveness of any known and (unknown to you) sins you’ve committed. He’ll forgive you if you mean it, and then the pipeline is clear of debris (sin) for God to send his peace and comfort right to your soul. Praise and worship opens the door on both sides of reality, the natural realm and the spiritual one where God resides. Keeping the window of blessings open is where the good fight of faith is fought and won (1 Timothy 6:12). When your soul pants for the Lord, you’re ready for the next level in Christ.