I awakened today, still feeling a bit dry. That proves just how parched I have been. I guess as Naaman had to dip in the river seven times … I need to be dipped over and over.
I spent time praying and pressing through.
I listened to Kari Jobe this morning on my iPod and felt so full of peace and holy expectation.
Satan didn’t waste time in attempting to bring a distraction. Someone gave my husband and I a boat load of guilt (all before 8:30am – ha) and twisted our arms to attend something tonight. Peace, peace, peace.
I didn’t “feel” like attending early morning prayer, but I made myself go. I hesitated to attend because I felt like I didn’t have anything to offer. Do you ever feel that way?
Ah, then the service! What a wonderful surprise today! Our new worship leader was visiting and led worship. Friends, I have no words … living water falling over my thirsty soul. Psalm 63:1
O God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You, my body longs for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Tears fell from my eyes as my heart felt wrapped in His love.
Drip, drip, drip …The water of God’s Spirit began to penetrate my heart.
Psalm 42:2
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?
I am thankful to have experienced some refreshing today!
Psalm 143:6
I spread out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah
My family and I attend an Every Nation church. I just assumed our church had our own worship style with AWESOME & gifted musicians, but I attended another one of our EN churches a few months ago for a conference and was thrilled to hear the same type of music. Maybe it is an Every Nation thing.
Anyway, today our new worship leader led … unfortunately he won’t be here full time until August. But if you want to hear him … here he is:
I just came back to add this: We attended the service we were guilted into attending (ha) and I really enjoyed it. My Boaz was ready to escape after an hour so we had to leave (time for Princess to go to bed anyway). But I really enjoyed hearing some old worship songs that I haven’t heard in about 5 years. I love to WORSHIP the Lord. o/ He alone is worthy!
Praise God for soaking you in worship today sis, love you.
Hi Beth,
I was sooooo blessed to read this today. I got the word, thirst, at our leaders' retreat and your words just jumped off the page into my heart. Thanks for sharing. I miss reading all of your beautiful posts… ministry life is so full, I don't get to be in blog land too often.
Love to you! Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Julie
Hi sister, I came across your site from another blog. I have to say that your hunger for God was just an edifying read.. Nicely worded too.
Thank you for your obedience in sharing what He shares with you. Bless your heart.
I'd like to network together, I'm going to sign up for your blog and link to ya.
My name is Joseph and I'm over at: http://www.serious-things.com.
May your sleep be sweet. I got a prayer in for your sweet parents and your family. Please pray for my walk w/ Christ so that it may always be on the upwards path of growth.
in love,
-joseph
So glad you enjoyed the services you attended today! I know what you mean..sometimes I dont feel like getting up and heading out to church either..but it never fails I am always glad I went!! Thanks for the inspiration lately..you've helped lift my spirits alot! Blessings! 🙂
Have a blessed week. What beautiful pictures!
Worship was awesome today! I LOVE our new worship leader, what an answer to prayer. However, I'm like you, I've been dry and definitely distracted. I haven't been pressing into God as much since the kids have been home from school. I need to find a way to do it even with everyone around. I am making a new commitment to do just that starting today! We need to get together soon. Love ya
Hi Beth! What a beautiful post and amazing pictures! You are an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing!!
Blessings to you this week!!
Cindy 🙂
Isn't is funny how sometimes when we don't want to do something and we do, we are blessing so much more!!
For me, it's the entire experience of worship, pastor, song, fellowship. I need it all–and it sounds like you were filled to the brim!! How wonderful.
I hate it when I feel like that but LOVE it when He meets me and refreshes me!! Be blessed my friend!!
It's always those times when my flesh doesn't feel like going to church, that I'm blessed the most!
Hi Beth! Great post. Soaking in the Holy Spirit. Love it. Blessings to you and thank you for your most recent encouraging comments. Blessings.
What a wonderful post Beth! So inspirational!
Big blessings and hugs.