Psalm 42: When Your Soul Feels Dry

Your soul can get thirsty without you noticing at first. One day you’re fine, the next day everything feels dull, prayer feels hard, and even good things don’t satisfy. We open Psalm 42 and sit with one of the most relatable lines in all of Scripture: “As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.” If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I discouraged?” or “Why does God feel far away?”, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy. We also unpack the story behind the psalm. Psalm 42 kicks...