Word-filled Wednesday: Thirsting for God

Happy Word-filled Wednesday! I took this photo at a state park located near my childhood home in Maryland. Adjacent to this stream is a beautiful waterfall. There is something so soothing to me about being around or in the water. Is it becauses it reminds me of our Creator and the only source of the living water ~ Jesus, our Messiah? I thirst for him and await His return!

"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." Psalm 42:1-2

"If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.' "  John 7:37-38 

The purpose of Word-filled Wednesday is to share God’s Word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Heavenly Father) through photos and a bible verse! Please be sure to visit the home of Word-filled Wednesday at The 160 Acre Woods. Also, to enjoy many inspiring verses & photos, be sure to visit today's WFW host, Penny @ www.pennyraine.com/blog

Have a joy-filled day! Blessings to you all~

Word-filled Wednesday: Teach me!

I found this photo posted on Photobucket and wanted to share its beauty. The scripture verse resonated with me and this picture stirred my soul. How wonderful that our Heavenly Father desires to teach us His ways and lead us in His truths. He will direct or paths and provide the light as we make our way! Truly, He is our salvation and is with us each step of the way on our journey. Oh, that I may have a teachable spirit, Adonai, and that I would rejoice in your truths! Enable me to endure in faith and walk daily with you.

"Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long."   Psalm 25: 4-5 ESV

Be sure to visit today's WFW host, Susan at Forever His for more inspirational verses and photos.
Also, find additional encouragement at The 160 Acre Woods with Amydeanne ~ the home of Word-Filled Wednesday

A Place of Refuge

Today's Word-Filled Wednesday is being hosted by Lori over at

All You Have To Give

A Direct Line

Emergency Telephone Numbers

When...
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51

You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91

People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139

Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11

You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip, phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87

You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
You are depressed, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You want to bear fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12

Alternate Numbers
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18

ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.

NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.

ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.

FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH

 

* I wish I knew who wrote this so I could give them credit, but there was no author listed (but God knows)!

Also, since it is Word-Filled Wednesday, I wanted to share a verse that I received from a friend yesterday that spoke to my heart:  

"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word."

Don't you just love God's Word?!?! What a wonderful encouragement and reminder of our Lord's love for us! May you find comfort and a hope as you continue to seek God daily.

Word-filled Wednesday: New Every Morning

"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope; The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3: 21-23

I have been thinking a lot about the New Year. Why is it that people are so drawn to this new beginning? As the calendar page turns, many embark with well-intentioned resolutions, refurbished dreams, renovated optimism, restored goals and renewed hope. This annual phenomenon just confirms to me that God-shaped hole in each of us that can only be filled by our one true hope, Jesus. I too love new beginnings, second chances, clean slates, fresh mercies. Thankfully, I don't have to wait to the turn of each year to find renewal and restoration. Every sunrise, every daybreak... His mercies are new every morning. And therefore I have hope.