We are in the midst of some remodeling projects at the house. Yesterday, that involved a trip into the attic for me. Now I don’t know if you climb around in your attic very often, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind before setting off for an adventure into the dark, dusty cramped spaces of the area above your ceilings.
The first thing is that it is . . . dark, dusty and cramped.
The second thing to remember is that you will need to add a minimum of 20 degrees to the outside temperature and that will be the climate inside your attic.
Yesterday – 91 degrees outside. So, you guessed it, my attic was like a dry sauna. Luckily, I did not have to spend a lot of time up there. But I was there long enough to get a bit parched.
When I got back to the cool and clammy 91 degree garage, I was thirsty!
I went straight to the kitchen and found something to give my thirst the relief it was seeking.
I was reminded of a passage in the Psalms. Psalm 42:1-2 says this:
1 As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, my God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
I had to ask myself, “Do I long for God on a daily basis with the same desire as I had longed for something to drink while in the attic?” The reality is that we cannot live very long without water. But the truth be told, we can last even less time without God.
So here is my prayer for myself today and feel free to make it yours as well.
Lord Jesus, I love you and desire to be near you. Help me to desire you more!
Be blessed today!
Clay in the Hands 
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