THIRSTY?

It Does a Body GoodPsalm 84:1-12

a growing body of research continues to

link milk and its nutrients to a range of health benefits

Introduction

• Psalms are intended to nourish the soul so that the whole person may be well. (Ps 1:1-2) – How blessed is the man…

• Many people around us are searching for direction, purpose, peace, security and satisfaction. (Ecc. 1:2-11) – Striving after wind

dryness bylacking/poor

Nutrition

Introduction

• Spiritual dryness may be the result of a lack of good NUTRITION. (v.2a) weak FAITH

The Thirsty Psalmist

• There is a craving for CONTINUOUS COMMUNION (84:1-4)

– It is beautiful (v1)

– It is joyful (v2)

– It is restful (v3)

– It is worshipful (v4)

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• SELAH…–Have you found the value of regular

“drinking in” on your own spiritual life?–Are you enjoying true communion with

God?–Do you ever-praise Him, singing for the joy

of Him?

The Thirsty Psalmist

• There is a craving for REFRESHING RELATIONSHIP (84:5-8)

– It follows a heart direction (v5)

– Even in a hard direction (v6a)

–There are pockets of rest (vv6b-7)

–With much prayer in between (v8)

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• SELAH…– Is your heart filled with roads leading

towards God? Are there any dead ends?–Are you moving forward in strength?–Do you ever-converse with Him, praying

because you can?

The Thirsty Psalmist

• There is a craving for FAVORED FACE-TIME (84:9-12)

– It is for the “anointed” (v9)

–But it is not presumptuous or proud (v10)

– It is for the “righteous” (v11)

–But it is never demanding or deficient (v12)

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• SELAH…– Is your amount of face-time with God

increasing? Is it bringing more calmness?–Would you trade your friendship with God

to partner with any other?–Do you ever-walk towards Him, keeping in

step with the Spirit?

Beautiful Beatitudes

• Blessed are those who settle in Your presence, for they will sing Your praise!

• Blessed are those whose strength is found in praying to You, for they will be given more!

• Blessed is the one who trusts in Your protection, for he will be favored & honored!

You who are thirsty,

come drink of GOD, not milk!

It does your soul, heart and body good.