“As the deer panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.” — Psalm 42:1 (KJV)

There’s a thirst that water can’t quench… a hunger that food can’t fill… a longing that no amount of money, noise, or scrolling can satisfy. It’s the soul’s cry for the Creator.

David paints a picture here—not of a deer sipping calmly from a stream—but of one running, desperate, worn out, parched. He’s not chasing success or applause. He’s not looking for comfort or convenience. He’s chasing God. Because deep down, he knows—God is the only stream that never runs dry.

Maybe that’s where you are today. Tired. Weary. Trying to catch your breath in a world that never slows down. Friend, can I remind you? That ache in your chest… that restlessness in your spirit… it’s not weakness. It’s worship. It’s your soul remembering where it came from—and who it belongs to.

So don’t ignore the thirst. Lean into it. Let it drive you to the feet of the Father. Because just like that deer, when you pant after God, He doesn’t hide—He pours. He refreshes. He restores.

Let your longing lead you home.