The God Sized Hole

In our next series, our team of writers at Into the Deep are exploring the theme of Encountering Holy Desire. We invite you to consider this … what is your heart longing for? What do your desires say about where God might be at work in your life? What are God’s dreams and desires for you in this season? There is a restless ache deep within each of us, a longing that only God can fill.

Wildflowers at Montrose Harbor Bird Sanctuary, Chicago

There is a saying that everyone has a God sized hole inside of them. Have you ever experienced this? I know the feeling all too well—the gnawing ache in the depths of my soul, a sensation akin to an unquenchable thirst on a hot summer day. Some people describe it as an insatiable itch that you cannot quite scratch, no matter how far you wriggle your body to reach it. Other times it feels like something is missing, like when I forget to put on my favorite necklace, and find myself grasping for it all day long. There is a longing deep within each one of us that only God can fill. (Continue reading…)

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