NOVEMBER 5 - Restless and Full?

3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:7–8; Deuteronomy 7–8

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One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. — Proverbs 27:7–8

For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession… — Deuteronomy 7:6

And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness… that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart… — Deuteronomy 8:2

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Ever felt empty even when you have everything you thought you needed? Like you're full of stuff—friends, music, social media, even snacks—but still not satisfied? Proverbs 27:7 hits on that: when we're full, even sweet things lose their flavor. And when we’re empty, we’ll chase anything to fill the hunger—even if it’s bitter.

Deuteronomy 7–8 reminds us that we are chosen, loved, and led by God—even through dry or difficult seasons. But when we forget that, we can wander, like a bird leaving its nest too soon. Maybe you’ve felt that pull to leave God’s way for something more exciting, or something that just feels more "now." But those feelings of restlessness are actually an invitation back—to the One who calls you His treasure and wants to satisfy your deepest hunger.

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THINK ABOUT IT

1. What Are You Chasing? Are you hungry for attention, purpose, or peace? What "bitter" things are you settling for when you feel spiritually empty?

2. God’s Wilderness Lessons: Like the Israelites in the wilderness, has God been teaching you something in a tough or quiet season? What could He be showing you about your heart?

3. Stay Close to Home: The bird that strays from the nest loses protection and purpose. What would it look like for you to stay rooted in God’s truth this week?

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BOTTOM LINE

When life feels restless or empty, don’t run after anything that looks sweet—run back to the One who truly satisfies. God has chosen you, leads you, and wants to fill you with what’s real.

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PRAYER

Heavenly Father, Thank You for choosing me and calling me Your treasure. Sometimes I feel restless and chase things that don’t really satisfy me. Help me to remember who I am in You and to stay close to You—even in the quiet or hard times. Teach me to trust that You’re enough and that You’re always leading me with purpose. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.