Scripture: Psalm 42
1 As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? I hope you in God, for I shall praise him for the help of his countenance.
6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore, will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and billows are gone over me.
8 Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
9 I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? Why am I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
10 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?
11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
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Finding Strength in Spiritual Dry Seasons
Have you ever felt spiritually empty, like no matter what you do, you can’t seem to feel God’s presence? Life gets busy, pressures pile up, and distractions keep you from seeking the One who truly satisfies. Psalm 42 captures this longing perfectly:
"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" (Psalm 42:1-2, NIV)
The psalmist describes a deep spiritual thirst that craving can’t be filled with anything else. Social media, relationships, career achievements, or church activities won’t quench it. Only God can.
The Battle Within
There are seasons when we feel distant from God, times when we wonder if He’s even listening. The psalmist struggled, too:
"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." (Psalm 42:5, NIV)
Doubt, fear, and spiritual dryness can creep in, but notice what the psalmist does to his soul. He doesn’t let his emotions dictate his faith. Instead, he reminds himself to put his hope in God.
The Living Water
In the New Testament, Jesus speaks directly to this kind of thirst:
"Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:14, NIV)
Jesus offers a constant, life-giving source of refreshment. But to experience it, we must come to Him daily through prayer, worship, and the Word.
Dig Your Well
If you’re in a dry season, don’t wait for someone else to bring you water. Dig deep into God’s presence yourself. Set aside time to pray, fast, and worship—even when you don’t feel like it.
"Desperation for God is not weakness; it’s the key to supernatural strength." — Sherrie T.
God is not distant; He is waiting. He promises to fill the hungry, refresh the weary, and restore joy to the broken. Will you seek Him today?
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