Keep Yourself From Thirst Killers

Guard Your Spiritual Thirst: How to Avoid Thirst Killers

There are many thirst killers, but one of the most dangerous is when the Spirit intensifies your thirst, and you resist it. What do I mean? It’s like you feel the urge to pray or dive into the Word, but instead, you put it off. You might say, “I’ll get to that later,” only to realize, like in the Song of Solomon 5, by the time you move toward it, He’s gone.

Don’t Resist the Spirit’s Urging
When the Spirit calls, go. If you feel the nudge to pray, immediately respond. If you feel led to open the Bible, don’t hesitate—dive into the Psalms, the Gospels, or wherever you feel drawn. The key is not to resist the Spirit’s promptings.

The Danger of Delaying
You might say, “But I’ve got responsibilities—my children, my work, my chores.” Of course, God understands these duties. However, how often have we felt the Spirit’s pull and ignored it, only to regret it later? Like pouring water on a fire, resisting the Spirit can quench that spiritual thirst, diminishing the urgency and preciousness of the moment.

Train Your Ear to Hear the Spirit’s Call
The Song of Solomon speaks of the invitation: “Come, My love, My dove, come away.” Your Savior calls you to that intimate, soul-refreshing moment if you have an ear to hear. Yet, we are often distracted by the noise and busyness of life. Even when we hear His voice through the chaos, we put it off, and the thirst we could have nurtured fades away.

The Consequence of Missing God’s Call
By the time we realize it, the moment has passed. In the metaphorical language of Song of Solomon, we’ve reached the door, only to find that the Beloved is no longer there. We’ve missed the opportunity to deepen our spiritual thirst and refresh our souls.

Guard Your Spiritual Thirst
The thirst you feel is an invitation from the Lord. When He calls, respond. Don’t wait until the door closes or the opportunity slips away. Guard your spiritual thirst by remaining attentive to His promptings, and you’ll be filled with His presence in ways that satisfy the soul.