I NEED A DRINK, Lord Jesus! Thank you for reminding us that only HE is the pause that refreshes!!

Oh this is so true. Why do we fight sometimes the very thing that lifts us the highest, gives us the most strength, and brings about sure comfort and love? And your right, too long and the thirst becomes unbearable. I have found the longer I go the more likely I am to be attacked by the enemy too! All good reasons to drink of His water every day!! Thanks for this reminder. Blessings, Debbie

Wow Ginger, this post spoke to me. I am always stressed and running around crazy and I sometimes think why is it like this when some (in my community) have it so easy. Then, before I can feel too sorry for myself, I look around and realize how blessed I am.

Yes, Ginger. I feel this way too. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday living that we forget to nourish our spirits. Thank you for this timely post.
Have a great Sunday.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Not only do I need to start my day with Him and the Word, I feel it equips me to pray for others when I get something substantial in the morning!

Ginger, this sure fits me right now. I feel like I'm "late" all the time, rushing even when I'm just walking through the house. I can't seem to get to what needs to be done fast enough. To make time in the morning for prayer and Bible reading, before the day even begins, changes my thoughts and actions for the rest of the day...allowing Him to lead brings power and peace.

God bless,
Mary

I am so grateful He is there to fill that thirst - nothing else is quite satisfying. Sarah

We can live without food for a few days, but not without water. I don't want to be spiritually dehydrated that I die just like that. Thank you for reminding us to drink the Living Water. Have a great weekend sister Ginger.

God is good to provide this needed substance that sustains. Thanks for sharing, Ginger.

When I first moved to Arizona, everyone reminded me to keep drinking ~ even if I wasn't thirsty, to avoid dehydration; that by the time I realized I was thirsty, it (dehydration) had already begun. I love this analogy you've shared! Thank God, it's never "too late" to receive His blessings!

Myra

I was "blessed" to receive three devotional books free this year. I keep them and a Bible together by a "reading" chair. I try to read from all of them each day. Thanks for your good post.

Hi Ginger,
A wonderful post with food for thought. Thank you for sharing.

Blessings,
Sandi

So true; if we are feeding from his hand the things that will feed us won't be so good!

What wonderful words~ spiritually dehydrated....so often we don't know we are thirsty til this occurs....I needed this reminder today, Ginger.
God bless

I love to drink from Jesus cup.

Going without spiritual food is a lot like going without natural food. After a while, we began to become hungry, but too often I reach for other things to fill that spiritual hunger, instead of the things that will satisfy.

Great post today. Thanks for the reminder.

Thank you for that reminder, Ginger.We do need to feed on His Word.

Ginger,
A great reminder for all of us...all too easy to get caught up in the day and forget about reading God's word. I try to start my day with a devotion, bible reading and prayer time.


Blessings,
Jean

Dehydrated...what a great analogy and to remember to drink in the word!

Both prayer and God's Word are vital for our spiritual growth. I posted about this similar thought: "Do you still eat your meals even on the days you are busy? If you take care of your body by taking in nutrients through eating your food everyday, why would you not daily feed yourself with God's Word and be willing to starve yourself spiritually? Without taking in God's Word daily, you will get weaker and weaker spiritually. Therefore, reading/studying the Bible each day is very important." To read the whole post, please go to http://bornagainandblessed.blogspot.com/2009/07/filled-up-with-powerful-fuel.html .

Good verse! Yes, I do feel spiritually dry sometimes, and this is a good reminder of how to refresh. wb

Oh this is such a great reminder. I find that I get "thirsty" a bit less now that I have become more mature in Christ. Or perhaps it is not that I thirst less often but that I am quicker to turn to Christ when I need to.