Longing for God - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Monday, July 13, 2021
by RBC Ministries

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Longing for God

Bible in a Year: Psalms 7-9, Acts 18

Even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and
bring them to the place I have chosen.
Nehemiah 1:9

Today's Scripture & Insight: .

Home is where the heart is, they say. In Nehemiah's case, longing for home was more than being tied to the land. It was communion with God that he most desired. Jerusalem was "the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name."

The dissatisfaction we sense deep down is actually a longing for God. We're yearning to be home with Him.

By: Tim Gustafson

Reflect & Pray
What's your idea of home and why? In what ways do you sense yourself longing for God?

Father, help me understand that only You can satisfy my longings. Help me be at home with You, no matter where I am.
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