My father wrote this a few months before his death. It epitomizes the futility he saw in the “important” things of this life. - Cary

First Thirst

Jesus taught us not to have persistent and anxious thoughts about our everyday needs. He did teach us to pray for those needs and trust the Father. This frees up our minds to hunger and thirst after the really necessary things. What are your thoughts? For what is your thirst?

Ever changed your clothes because they didn't look just so? Ever changed your attitude before you paraded it before the watching world?

Ever pulled off the road to eat? Ever stopped to read or pray and fill that spiritual hunger?

Ever got upset because something got spilled on your suit? Ever got upset because something stained your reputation?

When was the last time you asked for a recipe? When was the last time you asked someone for advice on how to be a better Christian?

Do you tuck in tags, pluck off lint and wipe mud from your shoes? Do you simply refuse to excuse the imperfections of your character?

Ever get upset, cranky, and weak because you missed a meal or two or three? Does it bother you at all to miss Bible study?

Would you let your children go out with their underwear on the outside? Would you let them go out with their priorities out of order?

Do you see a commercial about food, drink, or designer jeans and say, "I've gotta have it!"? Are you made aware of God's will and say, "This thing I must do."?

-Lyle Gillis

March 19, 2021