“All my Longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.” Psalm 38:9 (NIV)
We don't often think of “longings” as being a positive thing. Most common understanding is that our longings are strong desires – especially for things unattainable. And, most times they are private as we don't care to go about expressing our longings openly except perhaps, to those closest to us. If someone is longing for something he or she may try to keep it hidden from everyone. Unless it is put into words, nobody will know. But God knows our every thought and our unexpressed longings are known in detail by our Lord. What in our life is too deeply felt to be expressed? God knows what it is and He cares about it. From time to time we may express a sigh without explanation to others for why we did. God knows what our sighs are for too. He knows what is troubling our hearts and minds. We are an open Book before God and we cannot hide anything from Him. God has promised His love for us and even for our secret things, He wants to help us deal with them – whatever they are.
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