http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-1-my-soul-thirsts-for-you/ Advent and Lenten devotions by Goshen College students, faculty and staff Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:56:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-1-my-soul-thirsts-for-you/#comment-752 Carolin Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:44:04 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=577#comment-752 I appreciate your warning about "thirsting" for God. We are encouraged to love God with all of our being, which includes our emotions and intellect. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with thirsting for God emotionally or intellectually. What could be wrong is the motive or goal. If our goal is for guarantees of emotional highs, or that all will go well for us, then as you say this is wrong. The goal is to thirst for truth which is obtained through righteousness. I appreciate your warning about “thirsting” for God. We are encouraged to love God with all of our being, which includes our emotions and intellect. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with thirsting for God emotionally or intellectually. What could be wrong is the motive or goal. If our goal is for guarantees of emotional highs, or that all will go well for us, then as you say this is wrong. The goal is to thirst for truth which is obtained through righteousness.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-1-my-soul-thirsts-for-you/#comment-751 verakauffman Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:11:58 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=577#comment-751 These Goshen College devotionals are the BEst! These Goshen College devotionals are the BEst!

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-1-my-soul-thirsts-for-you/#comment-750 K Holsopple Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:18:58 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=577#comment-750 Thank-you for these profound reflections! Ironically, not knowing the theme for the week, I was thirsty and debating what beverage to bring to this meditation time - hot/cold, carbonated/non, flavored/plain. I chose ice water. This silly process took on a whole new meaning as I read your words regarding thirst, particularly the caution! "...seeking certainty of belief"- riveting thought for me. Most of all thank-you for the words of reassurance! Kathy Thank-you for these profound reflections! Ironically, not knowing the theme for the week, I was thirsty and debating what beverage to bring to this meditation time – hot/cold, carbonated/non, flavored/plain. I chose ice water. This silly process took on a whole new meaning as I read your words regarding thirst, particularly the caution! “…seeking certainty of belief”- riveting thought for me. Most of all thank-you for the words of reassurance! Kathy

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