Demands Of The Soul
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, . . .
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Isaiah:58:11
Most people do not realise, that the soul demands as much attention as the body. It demands fellowship and communion with God. It demands worship, quietness, and meditation. Unless the soul is fed and exercised daily, it becomes weak and shrivelled. It remains discontented, confused, restless. Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the crying, cravings and longings of the soul. Some turn to a new sexual experience. Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in many other ways. However, nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because the soul is made for God, and without God it is restless and in secret torment. The first step to God is a realisation of your spiritual poverty. The poor in spirit do not measure the worth of life in earthly possessions, which fade away, but in terms of eternal realities, which endure forever. Wise is the man or women who openly confesses their lack of spiritual wealth and in humility of heart cries, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner” (Luke 18:13).
Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me, you may have peace.” (John 16:33). To have peace of soul, you must know the One who can give it.
Bible Reading
Luke 13:9-14.
Prayer
As I look to You, my Lord, my God and my Redeemer, the strivings of my soul will be satisfied. You alone bring lasting joy, and for this I thank You, in Jesus name. Amen.
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