Within our hearts is a desire to be close to God. We long for God’s presence in our lives. We often cannot articulate this desire, but it is present. It feels like a thirst that cannot be quenched, a hunger that cannot be filled, or a longing that no other person can satisfy. Because God is our creator, we understand the blessing of connecting with our Lord. The psalmist wrote long ago, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Psalm 42:2) So we look to God, the One who meets our every need.

I was on my way to work, making my way down I-40. I had some good music playing. I was enjoying my morning caffeine when I suddenly began to worry that I had left something at home. I realized I had left my phone at home. Oh No!!! I quickly began to calculate how far I was away from home and if it would be worth turning around to retrieve my phone. I had gone too far. Turning around would waste too much time on a day when I had so much to do.