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water well
Hello everybody. I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. It was nice having an extra day off this week. I was able to recover from my Labor Day partying. No. Not that kind of partying. Sunday afternoon at the church we had a picnic and I played like a million games of volleyball and a million games of basketball so I was super sore. But it was fun, so I guess it was worth it.
Last night at Bible Study they asked the question, “How has God’s Word helped you in your life?” I had to spend some time to reflect on that. I’ve been reading the Bible since I was really young. I remember my parents used to read us Bible stories out of a big brown book. I pretty much grew up in Sunday School, so it seems like I’ve always known God’s Word. I still have my first real Bible that my parents gave to me on Christmas when I was 10 years old. Why they gave me a King James Version, I have no idea. I guess they thought I was smart or something. I thank God for parents that planted that seed early in my life.
My mom wrote this on the inside of my Bible,
Geno,
You are precious, hito. I love you very, very much. Keep loving Jesus all your life & He will always be there for you, even when you make mistakes. He ALWAYS forgive! Read this precious Holy Bible everyday and trust in Him. Thank you, my Geno for being a good son. I love you!!!!!
Mom
I read that little note in the back of my Bible from time to time and it always brings a tear to my eye. God has always been there for me. Even when I’ve fallen and stumbled time and time again, He’s always forgives. He’s always there to pick me up and give me another chance.
Over the years, God’s Word is the only thing that has kept me. His promises never return void. The many times I’ve wanted to give up, God has always given me a scripture or passage in the Bible that keeps me going. When the trials get too hard, I remember that He said He wouldn’t give me more than I can handle. (1 Corinthians 10:13) When I’m down to my last dollar, I remember that He is my Provider (Phillipians 4:19). When my enemies are camped about around me, I remember that greater is He that is within me than He that is in the world. (Psalms 3, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:31). My God is more than enough. He is my All-Sufficient. When I feel empty inside, He is always there to fill my cup. When I’m lonely, I remember that He is my Friend. When I’m sick, He’s my Healer. (Isaiah 53:5). When I’m afraid, I know that He is my Comforter (2 Timothy 1:7). When I’m tired, I find my rest in Him (Psalms 91). When I’m weak, I know that He is my strength (2 Corinthians 12:9).
And I can go on and on and on. He’s done so much for me. Even when I’m unfaithful, He is still faithful. God has been so good to me. How could I even think about turning my back on Him? Nothing in this world can satisfy me, only Him. I wrote a song awhile back called “water well”. I wrote it at a time when I was running from God. I tried to run. I tried to hide, but the farther I got away from God, the louder I could hear Him calling me back.
“water well
i threw it all away
for a season of pleasure
i threw it all away
in search of my own treasure
apart from You
i found nothing satisfies
apart from You
my water well runs dry
i threw it all away
for thirty pieces of silver
i threw it all away
looking for something better
apart from You
i found nothing satisfies
apart from You
my water well runs dry
i never thought it’d come down to this
i never thought that i would drift
away from the One that i love
i never thought i’d fall so far
away from Your precious arms
oh Lord, take me back to Your love
apart from You
i found nothing satisfies
apart from You
my water well runs dry”
I don’t know where you’re at in your walk with God. I just know that God loves you so very much. You may be running from Him right now. You may be trying to fill that well within your soul with everything else but Him. All I know is that He is the only one that can give you Living Water so that you never have to thirst again. He’s the only one that can satisfy that emptiness that you have deep down inside.
I encourage you to continue to read your Word and to always keep His promises close to your heart. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.
Oh yeah, before I go, don’t forget to check out our Artist of the Month, “Old Man Shattered.” Go check out their website and buy their CD. Their music has been a blessing in my life. PEACE!!!!
w/muchluv,
geno
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