Satisfied Desires

You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
Ps. 145:16

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Ps. 90:14

isn't it awesome to think that when God opens His hand, we are completely satisfied? i am trying to think of the last time i was satisfied - there seems to be always something i am longing for, desiring, wanting, especially around Christmas time. often i search for peace and quiet, or joy and happinesss, or fulfillment and satisfaction, but i search in the wrong places. i know that when i have sleepless nights, if i were to only open my Bible my fears and worries would be calmed. it's an amazing thing. and yet i stumble and persist on laying in bed, attempting in my strength to fall asleep.

'by His hands, we are fed'. many of us have said this prayer too many times to count, but isn't it awesome to put it in perspective of God opening His hand, and then we are satisfied? if only we were to think of 'fed' as the result of God giving out of His abundance. or how about looking beyond our satisfaction in food to the spiritual nutrients which our souls so desire. He desires to feed us in those areas always. somestimes we simply need to ask, or maybe we need to open our eyes and hearts to see and feel the desire.

Father,
You are an amazing Giver. when You open Your hand, we get fed. You give out of Your abundance to those who seek You. let Your people be drawn to Your loving-kindness. please open our eyes and hearts to the blessings we receive from Your open hand. let our hearts be full of praise and adorations of You. we love You so much. thanks for giving so graciously.
in Jesus' Name ~ Amen!

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*Russ *Russ *Cheryl