surprised? Probably not, if you really know me. You know I love to read, and although I do go spells when I do not pick up a book to just 'read', when I get going, it's one right after another at times. Thanks to my son who got me on Goodreads to track my read books and to challenge myself, I am reaching for a book more often
This is really weird. I started typing the name of the book, and instead of what I wanted to type, other words were appearing. I could not type anything without another word appearing - so I finally did a restart and so far so good. Let me try the title of the book again - that was when it started. The book that I picked up last night to read is called thirsty for you by Allison Allen. (every time I had tried to type thirsty, the word 'poetry' would appear. weird)
You may have heard of her as she is also an actress - I think on film and on Broadway, but don't ask me what - I didn't read that far about her. It's not about her I want to read about, but this book. So what is this book about? It's about being in a desert place ... and when you think you are alone, you are not, for God is with you. I read about 3 chapters last night and I am intrigued and hope to read a bit more yet this week. (like, in tonight?)
I did run over and visit Ms. Diane about 1PM yesterday and took her some potato soup and some strawberry frozen dessert. Visited for a little bit, but because I was also working, came back home about 30 minutes later (hey, I am allowed a lunch hour, although I don't usually take it!). I still need to visit Ms. Vicky before I leave... maybe. I have potato soup I may take over and more frozen dessert. That would be the last of both. Her birthday is Saturday, so I need to pick up something and get to her as well. I need to quit being so lazy and just sitting on the couch watching movies, crocheting and/or reading and get out to visit my friends more often.
We're down to 2 days before Jailbreak Getaway! I am so ready. No, I haven't started to pack yet, but have written down things I don't want to forget, i.e., phone cord, watch cord, medicine, book light, etc. I did not take the entire day off Wednesday but did ask my boss if I could take off at 2PM and of course she said I could leave as early as I want to. I'm salaried and as long as I work 5 hours, I don't have to take it against my PTO hours. Makes it nice when I just need to have an hour or two. Unless I'm extremely busy, I should be able to start packing tomorrow and getting things pulled together. Need to run to the store as well and pick hubby up tv dinners for his meals. Can't remember the last time he cooked something. Oh yes I do. I had gone somewhere, and he decided to fix bacon. He laid it on the glass plate in the microwave and set it for 5 minutes (I think). Long story short, it shattered the glass plate in the microwave, and as much as he wanted it fixed before I got back home, it took a few days and because he had to do it himself, he ended up paying way more than the microwave is worth for someone to replace the plate. I'll leave it right there. He said he 'just wasn't thinking'.
Psalm 42:1 (NKJV): As the deer pants for the water brook, so pants my soul for you, O God.
The above scripture reminds me of one of my favorite choruses...... 'As the deer panteth for the water so my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee. You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee.'
You may remember that chorus, and it is one of my favorites. Have you ever 'been there', where you feel your heart is longing for so much more? Not material things, but just 'more'? I've been there many times and I have found that the only One who can satisfy that hunger, that longing, that desire, is Jesus. Sometimes I may wonder where He is when things get crazy and chaotic and are not going right..... and I realize I have taken my eyes off Him and onto my troubles. When I feel the hunger inside of me for more, I realize I need to get my eyes back on Him, for only He can satisfy the hunger within. Only Jesus can give me what my heart desires. No human can. I cannot even do it for myself.
Sure, this trip is a fun trip with my girls, but I also treasure my time when I wake up and can reach over and grab my Bible and snuggle up with my Jesus. He truly restores my soul.
And He can restore yours, if you would let Him. He's with you, just waiting on You to ask Him to come near. Your soul pans for Him by the water.... will you let Him satisfy that hunger within?
Blessings!
