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Indescribably Beautiful

John 4:14 But whoever drinks this water I give him will never thirst.  Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.

Jesus' words.  Today I am in need of spiritual filling.  I am not actually a people person and have a position where I am constantly with people.  This dries my soul at times.  Jesus is the only one I can spend time with, in moments like these, to rejuvenate my spirit.  I find that solitude with Him opens my heart to new learning and I am drawn deeper in the well of living water.  The peace, strength, hope, and truth I find in these times with the Spirit are second to none.  He reminds me of who He is.  He fills my heart with truth and renews my faith in the hope of what is to come.  Sometimes I feel completely spent, but the Spirit in me renews my soul and gives me a new depth from which to draw.  I encourage you to make time for solitude with God, even if you love to be with people, and see what He teaches you when you are one on one with Him.  It's healing in an indescribably beautiful way.

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  1. JillAugust 28, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    I don't mean to be ignorant but please tell me exactly HOW you are one on one with Him. I struggle with this. I pray whenever and wherever....but I think he wants me closer. To "spend time" meaning....? Am I selfish when I don't have these moments just for Him? Sometimes my mind just doesn't think to do it. I want to be drawn deeper into the well too....please share some your moments. How can I do this? :)

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    1. Abbie CoffeyAugust 28, 2014 at 9:03 PM

      This is very personal for each individual. For me, spending time means sitting quietly, alone in a place where there are no distractions. This can be difficult because I struggle with ADD. I usually focus on a verse and just read it or repeat it until I can come to a place where I am fully with God and the day is left behind. Then I wait for Him to move. Sometimes He reveals something and other times He is only present. There is is not a set time frame, just as long as I feel His presence or His prompting to remain still. My advice to you, look out for where God might be prompting you to spend time with Him. It might be reading a devotional book or the Bible. It could be listening to music or praying. When He prompts you, just follow His leading. It may not be every day and that's okay. It's important to just follow through when you are prompted or reminded to do so.

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