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Divine Dispatch
Psalm 42:1
Thirsty Hearts: Longing for God’s Presence
Verse Of The Day:
"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." (Psalm 42:1)
Imagine a thirsty deer running through the forest, looking for a cool stream of water. When it finds the water, it stops to drink, refreshed and full of life. That’s what the writer of Psalm 42:1 is saying about our hearts. Just like a deer longs for water, we should long for God with all of our hearts!
When we spend time with God, praying, reading the Bible, and worshipping Him, it fills our hearts like water fills a thirsty animal. Our souls need God’s love and presence every day to feel refreshed, just like our bodies need water. Without God, we can feel lost, tired, or empty, but when we come to Him, He gives us everything we need.
God loves when we come to Him, longing to be close to Him. Just like the deer knows where to find the water, we can always find God in His Word, in prayer, and by spending time with Him. He’s ready to fill our hearts with His love and peace every day!
Water of Life Craft:
Create a “Water of Life” craft! Draw a picture of a stream and cut out a shape of a deer. Write on the water words that describe how spending time with God fills your heart, like “Peace,” “Love,” “Joy,” or “Strength.” Place the deer at the stream as a reminder that just like a deer needs water, your heart needs God’s presence. This craft helps kids understand that spending time with God fills their hearts with what they need.
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for filling our hearts like water for a thirsty deer. Help us to always long for You and seek Your presence every day. May we find peace, joy, and strength in spending time with You. Teach us to trust You and to come to You whenever our hearts need refreshing. Amen.
Keep seeking God, Faith Force Thirsty Hearts! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that just like a deer needs water, your soul needs God’s presence. Let’s come to Him every day and let Him fill our hearts with love and peace.
