I read quite few articles about the Deers and their panting habits. They get a reasonable supply of water from their food, but really need more to maintain their body fluid level by constantly drinking from water brooks here and there, especially the ones located in a very quite and serene area. But as I read further I realise beyound maintaining body fluid level, panting after water is a survival mechanism for them in their habitat. Come along. As the hart pants and longs for the water brooks, so I pant and long for You, O God. My inner self thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? Psalm 42:1-2 AMPC This scripture metaphorized our souls' panting after God as the deer's panting after water. At this point let us define Panting - It is a longing for or to do something either out of exertion or excitement. Here are few insights I got about deer and the water brook, and how it is a perfect example of how our heart and ...
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