Greedy for His Presence

Greedy is a strong word…I know. It didn’t sit well on some readers when I asked the question:

 

Is it ok to be greedy for God’s presence?

 

I’m wondering if you will indulge me and explore this word greedy as we cultivate the desire for more and more of God’s presence. As we RISE UP! and build a foundation of faith that is unwavering to make Jesus famous, a constant soaking in His presence is absolutely required. I like to use strong words, so “greedy” stood out to me. We see in the Psalms that David craved more and more of God’s presence, too. Could we say he was greedy?  Maybe… Continue Reading »»

RISE UP!: A Pause and A Prayer

Hi Friends! I so very much hate to break the momentum on our conversations surrounding RISE UP! but I’ve got a load on my hands this week. I just received my edits for my upcoming book, Stress Point: Thriving Through Your Twenties In A Decade Of Drama. Though they are actually pretty minimal, I only have one week to sift through 50,000 words! {prayers appreciated, wink wink!}

 

But, I want you to continue the conversation we started last week about being greedy for God’s presence. Two of my friends already weighed in with some heavy thoughts that got me tossing around this concept even more. So click on over here and give us your opinion… I will pick up with the topic next week and share with you how I studied Psalm 27 in depth to solidify this concept in my heart. Can’t wait for you to join me!

 

But, in the mean time, I wanted to share what I am praying for you this week:

Father God, Thank you for allowing us to form a community of young adult women who desire to make YOU famous in our life. This week, I pray that each of us will take some special time alone with You and allow You to pour into our lives in unique ways. Give these women the confidence to RISE UP! this week and do life differently to Your ultimate glory! AMEN!

 

Oh… and just for fun…want a great song to pump you up? Here’s one of my FAVORITE jams:

Have a wonderful week, friends!

RISE UP!: A Good Kind of Greedy?

Today is RISE UP! Conversation day. If you would like to catch up on past RISE UP! posts click here.

 

Source: flickr.com via Sarah on Pinterest

 

I think there is a good kind of greedy….Greedy for more of God’s presence.

 

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How lovely is your dwelling place,

O LORD of hosts!

My soul longs, yes, faints

for the courts of the LORD;

my heart and flesh sing for joy

to the living God.

Blessed are those who dwell in your house,

ever singing your praise!

For a day in your courts is better

than a thousand elsewhere. 

{Psalm 84:1,2,4,10}

I think this is a good kind of greedy. Don’t you?

Leave me your thoughts…