Hello, GREEN-LIGHT Readers!
This morning, I'm writing to you from my living room sofa. There is a cheery fire in the hearth and from my seat facing the window, I can marvel at the glittery, glorious 19 inches of snow that fell yesterday. My car, the streets, and the church parking lot are also buried under the aforementioned snow, so I will not be leaving the house today.
I picked out a favorite Elisabeth Elliot book from the shelf, and it reminded me of another jewel from this author. Many moons ago, I read a chapter in one of her books (I can't even remember which one) about developing a hunger for God. It's something I feel, but long to feel more strongly and consistently. I hunger to hunger! :)
In this chapter, she included a list of ten steps to increase a hunger for God, based on Psalm 63. I copied these steps onto the front page of my journal and for a while they became my practice. Every so often, I review the list and take up the practice again. The Lord never fails to bless these efforts and give me a fresh, healthy craving for him. I wanted to share this with you, too, in case (like me) you are feeling mere pangs where you wish you felt faint.
(Based mostly on Psalm 63)
To develop a hunger for the true shewbread, we must
1. Seek God first in priority (Matthew 6:33).
2. Seek God first in activity.
4. Choose to experience his glory.
5. Build a history with God through spiritual encounters.
6. Pray for an acute hunger and thirst for God's presence in your life
8. Constantly acknowledge your need for help.
9. Conclude each day with meditation.
10. Ask God to awaken you with great anticipation for the next morning.
This morning, I'm writing to you from my living room sofa. There is a cheery fire in the hearth and from my seat facing the window, I can marvel at the glittery, glorious 19 inches of snow that fell yesterday. My car, the streets, and the church parking lot are also buried under the aforementioned snow, so I will not be leaving the house today.
I picked out a favorite Elisabeth Elliot book from the shelf, and it reminded me of another jewel from this author. Many moons ago, I read a chapter in one of her books (I can't even remember which one) about developing a hunger for God. It's something I feel, but long to feel more strongly and consistently. I hunger to hunger! :)
In this chapter, she included a list of ten steps to increase a hunger for God, based on Psalm 63. I copied these steps onto the front page of my journal and for a while they became my practice. Every so often, I review the list and take up the practice again. The Lord never fails to bless these efforts and give me a fresh, healthy craving for him. I wanted to share this with you, too, in case (like me) you are feeling mere pangs where you wish you felt faint.
(Based mostly on Psalm 63)
To develop a hunger for the true shewbread, we must
1. Seek God first in priority (Matthew 6:33).
2. Seek God first in activity.
- Any day not surrendered to the Holy Spirit is lived in the flesh.
- If Christ, who was God, had to get up early in the morning to meet with the Father, how much quicker should I be hopping out of bed.
4. Choose to experience his glory.
5. Build a history with God through spiritual encounters.
6. Pray for an acute hunger and thirst for God's presence in your life
- And you will get it! Walk in faith; it's coming.
8. Constantly acknowledge your need for help.
9. Conclude each day with meditation.
10. Ask God to awaken you with great anticipation for the next morning.
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