Category Archive: Longing

As the Deer Pants – Psalm 42 NIV 2 Minute Devotional

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There is perhaps no more beautiful expression of a desire to seek God than “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.” Once the image is in your mind, you can never forget it. Musicians have crafted it into their melodies (see Sons of Korah below) so …

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My soul longs for you – Psalm 143 NASB 2 Minute Devotional

My soul longs for you

Years ago, when our oldest daughter was a toddler, she had experienced some seizures. She had a scan done which produced an X-ray type of output and the doctor saw what appeared to be a growth on her brain. We immediately scheduled an appointment with a pediatric neurosurgeon. The Psalmist always seems to be able …

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With my Whole Heart – Psalm 119 KJV 2 Minute Devotional

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Never has temptation and sin been so near as in this internet age. It’s only a click away! After the first click, another click, and another, and another. Sin makes us feel dirty. So how do we get clean? Psalm 119 gives us some answers. The KJV says, “By taking heed according to your word.” …

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