FINALLY SATISFIED!

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

 

FINALLY SATISFIED!

 

Ps 107:8-9

8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

 

          Have you ever stood before an open refrigerator door searching for something that would satisfy some unknown craving? A taste of this and a sampling of that can empty the fridge but will not fill the empty spot in your soul. The root cause of overindulgence is not so much a lack of discipline but a misinterpretation of our hunger. We are spiritual beings, and our souls are searching for a satisfying relationship with our Maker.

 

          Once again, I am reminded of an old song. From the library of remembrance God selected an old hymn that is seldom heard in these days of syncopation and repetition. “I’m Satisfied!” is the name of the song and I include it here. May your soul reconnect with the Savior and find satisfaction.

 

1. All my life long I had panted
For a draught from some cool spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.

·        Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His blood I now am saved.

2.  Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.

3. Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.

4.  Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.

 

Dear Father, help me to run to you when my soul is hungry. AMEN