August 31

The Growth Of The Soul

My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. — Ps 63:8 BSB

This Psalm contains three stages of the soul’s journey: “My soul thirsts for You”; “My soul shall be satisfied”; “My soul follows hard after You.” At times, we may find ourselves in a spiritual wilderness, experiencing dryness or depression. Such seasons can be the result of overwork, stress, or discouragement, as when Elijah asked to die or when John the Baptist sent his doubts to Jesus from prison. But even in these times, we must continue to call God “my God.” Nothing can separate us from His love. Even when we cannot feel His presence, we must hold fast to our belief in it. Continue to praise Him and lift up your hands in prayer, even in the desert.

However, we should never be content with where we are in our spiritual walk. God is always calling us forward, and we must follow hard after Him.

Prayer

Living or dying, Lord, I am Yours. Draw me closer to You each day until I am filled with Your love and ready to see You face to face. Amen.