ARE YOU CONSUMED WITH A PASSION FOR GOD?

"O God, You are my God; I earnestly search for You. My soul thirsts for You; my whole body longs for You in this parched and weary land where there is no water.

I have seen You in Your sanctuary and gazed upon Your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise You! I will praise You as long as I live, lifting up my hands to You in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise You with songs of joy.

I lie awake thinking of You, meditating on You through the night. Because You are my helper, I sing for you in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You; your strong right hand holds me securely" (Psalm 63:8, NLT).

Is THIS the relationship you have with God?

I'll ask again, is this your relationship with God?

Oh, the difference between a half-hearted, go-through-the-motions, check-off-the box, fill-in-the-blanks relationship with God and earnestly seeking Him. No wonder you don't have victory. No wonder your prayers aren't answered. No wonder there is no spiritual power in your life.

If this is your dry-as-dust relationship with God, I can promise that you are grasping some sin or idol. Open your hand and let it go forever. When you do, God will fill your empty hand joy unspeakable. When the blockage is gone, His presence and power will flow in torrents.

Is your soul thirsting for Him and your body longing for Him like you are in a parched and weary land where there is no water? Is there a longing for the God who is better than life itself and more satisfying than the richest feast? Do you lie awake at night thinking of Him? Do you cling to Him? If so, you will not be able to stop praising Him. No one will be able to hold your hands down as you lift them to Him in prayer. He will consume you.