What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when asked this question:  “What is it that you REALLY desire?”  Fame?  Fortune?  Material possessions?  Ministry opportunities?  Relationships?   

It’s ok to want better things or a better situation.  However, our heart’s should long for God and His presence above all other things.  He loves us more than we can even begin to comprehend.  When we accept His love and long for His presence, He is always faithful to never let us down.

Have you ever been so thirsty that all you could think of was getting a huge cup of ice-cold water.  Nothing else would satify your thirst…..not soda, not tea, not sport drinks…..only water.  That’s how God wants us to be for Him – so thirsty for His presence that nothing and no one else can satify.

“As the Deer panteth for the water so my soul longeth after thee.  You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship Thee.

I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy.  You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye.

You’re my friend and You are my brother, even though You are a King.  I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.

YOU ALONE ARE MY STRENGTH MY SHIELD; TO YOU ALONE MAY MY SPIRIT YIELD.  YOU ALONE ARE MY HEART’S DESIRE AND I LONG TO WORSHIP THEE.”

Worship Song Written by Martin Nystrom

I want to encourage you today….If your “thirst” is for anything other than God and His Will for your life, ask Him to forgive you.  Then, begin turning your focus on HIS Will, HIS desires, and HIS voice.  In doing so, you will experience His presence like never before!

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