Psalms 107:8 ESV

Do you remember the intense longing you felt for God when you first asked Jesus to come into your life? Have there been other times as well when you sought Him in tears and prayer; seeking His desire for your life or to just be in His presence? If there haven't been those times when the hunger for His presence has been nearly overwhelming, then try fasting, praying, and searching scripture until you feel that arousal and surge of your spirit.

God doesn't intend for our relationship with Him to be lukewarm or mundane... He seeks to fill every crevice of our being with His joy and love. In our longing, we should never hunger, because we have been provided with a bread that satisfies and we should not thirst because we are given the very water of life to drink... Jesus Christ.

“Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."”

John 6:32-33 ESV

Prayer:

Thank you Father for kindling my heart, and fanning my spirit into a spiritual flame. Father, my heart aches for your presence and touch, feed me with the bread of Christ and give me the water of life to satisfy the thirst I have for you. Lord, never let my desire for you subside nor the need I have for your Word ebb. Let me be filled to overflowing with your love and joy as I follow your will for my life. Guide me Father, and forever let me feel the warmth of your Son's hand in mine. Holy, Holy, Holy, are you my God who hears my prayers, feels my heart ache, and answers both with your embrace. Holy are you who is the provider of all things, and it is you who showers me with mercy and grace. Help me to be a thankful and obedient child who stays awake in wait for you, and longs for the sound of your voice with great expectation. Lord, I pray that my faith will be sufficient, and that when you judge me on that faithful day of judgement I will be deemed righteous, and given the gift of eternity in your presence… I pray that I will be filled with your love and desire for me, and that I will love you in the fullness of your expectation. Praised be your name Father, and great is my joy and peace when I am with you… when I am loving, and being loved by you.

Amen