Yearning

WHEN YOUR HEART YEARNS FOR GOD . . .

As the deer longs for streams of water,

so I long for you, O God.

The LORD must wait for you to come to him

so he can show you his love and compassion.

For the LORD is a faithful God.

Blessed are those who wait for his help.

WHEN IT SEEMS GOD HAS NO PLANS TO FULFILL YOUR LONGINGS . . .

“I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.