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Like most people, I have thirsted for love, security, self-worth, success, and peace. But, I sought to quench that thirst by looking for these things in all the wrong places.

I drank of self-gratification, but only thirsted for more...

Now as I deny myself, I find self-worth.

I drank of worldly success, but only thirsted for more...

Now as I give for the benefit of others I find true success.

I drank of inappropriate relationships, but only thirsted for more...

Now as I build healthy relationships, I find love.

I drank of the control of myself and others, but only thirsted for more...

Now as I relinquish my "throne" to the Creator, I find peace.

I drank of the accumulation of stuff, but only thirsted for more...

Now as I -- through prayer and meditation -- seek God, I find security.

The deepest thirsting of my soul is quenched by my gracious, loving Lord and Savior, who said: "Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life" ( John 4:13-14 ). Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!