Even When Filled, We Thirst Again
You feel thirsty and gulp down a glass of cold water. In that exact moment, you are truly satisfied. Yet, after a little while, the very same thirst returns.
Has something similar ever happened on a day when you finally obtained something you desperately wanted? Even though you should have been filled, before you know it, you are searching for something again. Without knowing the true nature of this thirst, we buy new things. We achieve our goals. We win the approval of others. Every single time, we feel a little bit fulfilled. However, it never lasts long. Once again, we begin searching for the next thing. Without ever really knowing what it is we are thirsting for. And yet, we cannot stop searching.
God Already Knows
The Bible says this:
Even before we ourselves realize what we are thirsting for, there is One who already knows. When you think of it that way, a little tension leaves your shoulders.The Thirsty Person at the Well
There is a scene in the Bible like this: A woman came to draw water from a well, all by herself, in the heat of midday. There, she met Jesus, the central figure of the Bible. Jesus said to her:
Would You Like to Drink That Water?
The Bible concludes with these words:
A Proposal for Prayer
Today, you might choose to pray like this: God is waiting for your words, for your prayer.
"Lord Jesus, I am thirsty. Thank you for dying on the cross for me and for forgiving my sins. Right now, I invite you into my heart. From this day forward, be the Lord of my life and guide me. Fill me with the water you give—water that will never let me thirst again."
