I Go to the Water


I go to the water 
Waves lapping 
Shore defining 
The water comes to me 
(c) 2014 Jay Cookingham 


When I need a Sabbath, I try to go to the water and today I am down by the Hudson River.

I need rest for a weary soul.

So I steal a few hours from a schedule thick of life, responsibilities and things to do. I drink in the power of the river and I ponder the Psalms...
He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. Psalm 105:41
Restless like the river, I move to a few secluded spots I know, hoping to find the one that fits. I do and silence fills the gaps with peace. Then I notice my thirst.

You can can get a little dry when you pour out so much but the truth is that often it is our choices that make ourselves arid and parched.

So I pray...

Father...open the rock that is my heart and flood the desert with your life giving water. Drench me, saturate me and leave me wet with your presence. This and this alone bring me back to life... and I thank you for your current of love that flows through my heart.
Amen

Comments

Michael Kimball said…
Amen my dear brother. Amen...
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks brother...sure did enjoy rubbing hearts together last night...awesome stuff!
Mike Premo said…
Always appreciated your deep, heartfelt and life-giving prayers.
Joanne Norton said…
Great thinking process, as usual, through you. I'm a "rivery", "watery", "Rocky" person, so any time I'm around a river I am rejoicing and turning my heart around and about to the Lord. Thanks, Brother. Ya dun good. AND, b/c I get so sidetracked by so many things and so many people, I don't get to "see" you often enough. But you are always a blessing to many around and about the world.
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks Sista! I'm glad we get the pleasure of blessing people with our gifts...as you do as well!
marthaorlando said…
Your poem is simple, yet simply beautiful, Jay. Thank you for the inspiration! Blessings!
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks Martha! Appreciate that!
TCAvey said…
We often get so busy we don't realize we're running on empty. I'm so thankful God will help us find times of rest. I'm so thankful that He's never far. He restores my soul. He is my strength. His Word is secure.
Jay Cookingham said…
God's presence is always a comfort for sure...thanks TC!
jasonS said…
Really late to the game on this one, but amen. I will say, I needed this today so maybe God had it worked out for me to see it now. :) Thanks Jay!
Jay Cookingham said…
Sounds like you can by at just the right moment...praying for you bro'

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