The Monastery of the Immaculate Conception is a monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana 

..Meaning of yearn: to have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

The word yearn is in approximately 23 instances in the Bible.

When I hear the word yearn, I am transported to the period of time called the Renaissance. Where the subject of love was written with such passion and artistry. It has withstood the test of time and has been appreciated for generations. The word yearn points me to that a famous quote by William Shakespeare. “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? By any other word would smell as sweet. Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Where two young teens had a LOVE so strong that the thought of living without the one they yearned for, made life not worth living. 

That my friend is a yearning beyond our comprehension. 

Is that so farfetched? When we look at yearning on a spiritual level.. It can be difficult to navigate in these unknown waters. When you feel the beautiful presence of God. It can fill your soul with a love that is difficult to explain. But it leaves you with a yearning in your soul for more. There is an unquenchable thirst.

There are scriptures that call to our souls, “if we thirst come.” (Rev 22:17) I do believe before we are born our souls have tasted the living water, and we were satisfied. And then as we travel in this life on earth. We are in a constant search to taste and be filled by that living water. It’s a yearning that comes from the deepest part of the soul. It’s a desire to be loved. It’s a yearning of missing the bond we once had with our creator. And yes, we can bond with Him on a spiritual level. But as humans, we yearn for His touch, for His embrace, for His love. 

If you do not continue to seek Him your yearning for that missing piece in your life will never be satisfied. There are many who try to be filled with earthly possessions and successes and have taken their eye off the bigger picture.  Eternity! With the greatest love that has ever been given with such passion and artistry. It has withstood the test of time and has been appreciated for generations. 

Him, It's always Him. 

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.(Rev 22:17)

For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. Psalms 107.9 

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Shane and Shane Yearn lyrics