May 17 ... Seek The One Who Satisfies

For He satisfies the longing soul,

and fills the hungry soul with good.

Psalm 107:9

Israel is referred to

                as one searching for other gods,

                as one stallion seeking for another,

                as one wanting his own way.

How do I compare to these?

                Do I search for other gods,

                looking elsewhere from my strength,

                for my satisfaction?

How do I compare

                to the stallion wanting out,

                seeking for another,

                turning from the Source of Love

                to a counterfeit?

How often do I want my way,

                unsubmitted to my Lord,

                desiring to please myself,

                allowing flesh to rule?

Ah, forgive me, God of Israel

                by the blood of Your dear Son.

I will seek You with my whole heart,

                and I know You will be found.

Jeremiah 9:14; 5:8; Psalm 107:9-11; I John 4:10; Galatians 5:16-17;

Colossians 1:13-14; Jeremiah 29:13-14