Hunger

We're supposed to hunger after God, not just fill our stomachs. I'm getting there -- and I have something to help me.

Ouch

There's a challenging video over on Brandon's blog you should see.

Waiting, Standing.

I got my instructions today, courtesy of BibleGateway. I've been waiting for a breakthrough for what seems like forever, but God knows what He's doing. He wants me to hold on a while longer and trust Him completely.

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Psalm 27:14

Which is very reminiscent of an old favorite:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Ephesians 6:10-13

When something in the Bible is repeated, that usually means it's important. I'm listening...

Assurance

Most of my life I've wanted assurance of one thing, that I was doing what God wanted me to. Somehow it's easy to work and plan and hope that God approves, but harder to trust that He guides our steps and we are in fact right where God wants us.

Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:20, 21