The wilderness and desert are two of the most common natural landscapes in the Bible. Psalm 107 captures how the desert can be a place of loneliness, stress, and anxiety, which are common experiences for us today. But just as every biblical figure who entered the wilderness discovered, the desert is also a place to experience God’s presence in a new and profound way.

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Reflection Questions:
1. What are your most vivid memories of being in a desert?

2. Which of the four metaphors in Psalm 107 best describes what you are struggling with?

3. Do you believe that God loves you? What difference does that make for you?