Being thirsty

In the Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer writes,

"...within the fold of conversative Christianity there are to be found increasing numbers of persons whose religious lives are marked by a growing hunger after God Himself.

They are eager for spiritual realities and will not be put off with words, nor will they be content with correct 'interpretations' of truth. They are athirst for God, and they will not be satisfied till they have drunk deep at the Fountain of Living Water."

When I read this quote I want to scream YES, Lord, I want that -and that- and that!

First, I want a deeper hunger for YOU.

Do I know whether or not I have a growing hunger for God Himself? I journal, but seldom do I look back and 'track' my spritual progress. How can I more closely monitor my spiritual thirst for God?

Second, Tozer describes those who are growing are 'eager for spiritual realities.'

Being aware of the spritual realities in everyday life is easier said than done. Yet, I can explain the spiritual world around me with as much assurance as I can the cubcle I now inhabit. I must be more aware of God's Spirit as it invites AND challenges me every moment of the day.

"...so we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." ~ 2 Corinthians 4:16b

But I still struggle with my haywire thoughts that would rather focus on ME.



Finally, Tozer continues to describe the growing Christian as someone who will not be satisfied.

I have tasted the goodness of God and I am not satisfied. I am painfully aware of my need for grace.

Lord,

I want to want more of You. I long to be filled with a longing for more of You. I thirst to be made more thirsty still. Show me Your glory that I may know You more.

Give me spiritual perception that I may grow in the eternal things of You. Make heaven more real to me today than the earthly things I touch.

~amen