Wholey Longing

Psalm 84:3
My heart and flesh cry out for the living God.

We are all yearning at a soul-level to be filled and embraced by our Loving Creator. Unfortunately, many do not realize this yearning is for oneness with God and try to satisfy this deep thirst with a physical or material solution. Instead of reaching out to grasp something or cling to something…the objective should be letting go of things…releasing attachments so we can open ourselves to God with open hands. It is only through emptying ourselves of our egos’ desires that God can give us what we truly need and are yearning for. As St. Augustine said, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”

Suggested song of the day—“I Surrender” on the Live to Love album.
All songs available on iTunes. Click on the link under blogroll to the right.
Have a blessed day!

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Child of God, Pastoral Minister, Chaplain, Music Minister, Jail Minister, singer-songwriter, author, activist, former radio news anchor, imperfect follower of Jesus inspired by God's unconditional love, proud uncle... what else is there?
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