Thirst

Philippians 4:8

"Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."

I have found lately (the past year or so) that I have constantly focused on bad news. Breakups, the loss of jobs, the loss of loved ones, the loss of friendships have encompassed my every thought. It is not just bad news however, but things that are non-virtuous. I am hit everyday with temptation, bitterness, greed, and selfishness. 

I stumbled upon this passage and it truly struck a chord with me. I have decided to start incorporating and meditating the things Paul wrote of, for I believe it is the word of God through him. I have found as I get older, that life is a work in progress. The more I know proves there is much more I do not know, and that through life, I cannot continue alone without the supernatural help of God. 

The Hand of God must be my guide, shield, and comfort. People will fail you. You will fail yourself. Pleasure in earthly things will fail you. Money will fail you. Life is more. 

Life is much more than what we see or what we have. It's what we have that is unseen that counts.

So, I embark on this inspiration, which God has laid upon my heart to delve deeper into this verse. I will be looking at these 8 things in the verse that are italicized and see where God is in these simple, yet profound words. I am hungry for God's word. I am thirsty. As Tenth Avenue North sang so plainly, "Come to the water you who thirst, and you'll thirst no more.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled." Matthew 5:6