Friday, November 5, 2010

Thirsting For Him
























"As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God." Psalm 42:1 NLT

As I journey through this life, I realize how dependent I am on God. I am unable to do any good without Him. The flesh is frail and can get me into trouble, but the spirit within me, His Spirit, renews and replenishes my soul. He is faithful to pick me up, dust me off, and set me back on the straight and narrow. My thirst for Him and all He has for me grows stronger with each breath I take!

Thirsting for more of HIM,

Andrea
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35 comments:

  1. Terra November 5, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    This verse and the photo of the deer are ideally matched in your post.

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  2. UnknownNovember 5, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Beautiful thoughts! I am thirsty for Him also!!!

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  3. NanaNor'sNovember 5, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Blessings to you dear friend,
    Love this post and the verse.
    I pray your health is improving.
    With love, Noreen

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  4. Danae HudsonNovember 6, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    There is a song called 'You Are The Sun' by Sara Groves and it's about how God is the sun and we are like the moon and the only light we have is a reflection of God's love. That's what I thought of when I read your post. :)

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  5. DebbieNovember 6, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    Oh AMEN to this for sure...I am truly just nothing without Him. Have a wonderful week-end. HUGS, Debbie

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  6. KathyB.November 6, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    So very true, and so very needful to life, "as the deer panteth for the water".

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  7. Just Be RealNovember 6, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    This is exactly what I am doing...... thank you for this timely and encouraging post Andrea. Glad to see you around again.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 6, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful picture and one of my favorite verses. :)

    Blessings,
    Tammy

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  9. ClaudiaNovember 6, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    i so agree..!

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  10. JessaNovember 6, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Great post, love your photo.

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  11. RitaNovember 6, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful thoughts and a gorgeous picture! May you be blessed beyond measure by Him for your trust in Him. We all need to thirst after the water He gives.

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  12. quietspiritNovember 6, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Andrea:
    Some wonderful thoughts for this time of year.

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  13. Beth HerringNovember 6, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    I thirst for Him with a desperate longing my friend! Thanks for posting this beautiful picture and verse.

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  14. LisaShawNovember 7, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Amen! I need Thee every hour I need thee LORD.

    Praying for you...

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  15. RuthNovember 7, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful verse and thoughts. That verse is one of my favorite.
    I enjoyed my visit. Thanks!

    Have a blessed Sunday.

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  16. DianaNovember 7, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Blessings and hugs for you Andrea!
    Love Di ♥

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  17. ReneeNovember 7, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Oh, so very true....Only Jesus can quench our thirst..

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  18. BLUEBUTTERFLYNovember 8, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Yes...Your grace and mercy, Lord.

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  19. Toyin O.November 8, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Thirsting with you Andrea!

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  20. FliteraryNovember 8, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Oh how I long for more of Him!

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  21. AngelaNovember 9, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    amen amen amen...I realize how dependent I am on God. I am unable to do any good without Him.

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  22. NancyNovember 9, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful, Andrea. That reminds me of one of my favorite songs, "As the deer." Do you know it?

    We see a lot of deer in fields here in Michigan. It is one way of reminding me about my "thirst for Him."

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  23. RenéeNovember 9, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    A M E N, thanks for a beautiful post.

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  24. Tea with TiffanyNovember 9, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Yes, I thirst for more of Him. :) I like this animal better than my mule today. :)

    hugs,
    t

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  25. JoyceNovember 9, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    I love the song written around this verse. We see a lot of deer up here and I find myself humming it often.

    Hope you're doing well!

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  26. LindaNovember 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful post and I too thirst for Him! Love the photo of the deer.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings

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  27. Liz MaysNovember 9, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful, Andrea!

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  28. Jeanette LevellieNovember 9, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I love the song based on that Scripture, "As the Deer."

    We are always desperate for God. When we realize it is when we get the most help.

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  29. JackieNovember 9, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Oh, I feel the same way way! Beautiful post! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog!

    Jackie

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  30. ButtercupNovember 9, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks for your visit. Hugs and good wishes to you and Doug.

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  31. momsthewordNovember 10, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Amen, sister! I love the picture with it too. Fortunately His love, grace and mercy can overcome our weakness and weak will any day.

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  32. Together We SaveNovember 10, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful post!! Thanks for sharing.

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  33. ~*Michelle*~November 11, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I am in that same thirsty place with you, my friend.......

    xox

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  34. AlleluiabelleNovember 11, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Dearest Andrea,

    I love you my long-time blogging friend. You have touched my heart so as my thirst for Him is ever so strong even amidst his filling me. I can never get enough of Him and He is with me in every breath that I take.

    Such a beautiful posting from such a beautiful loving heart for the Lord.

    Peace & Prayers,
    Alleluiabelle

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  35. Glory to GodNovember 20, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Andrea -

    This is so true. More and more everyday, I realize, like you, that "I am unable to do any good without him." In fact, when I'm not walking close with Him, I find myself in a very dry place. That's when I thirst for more of Him.

    Thanks for a great reminder. Have a great weekend! God bless!

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