Thirsting for Holiness

[Catsmeow]

Has anyone else here been feeling this overwhelming yearning to just grow in holiness?

I've recently felt such a hunger and thirst, like it was when I first came to Christ.

I wake up each morning and just sit in the darkness and begin to recite my memory verses. Then, it's prayer time with the Lord.

If Bill (my husband) is still sleeping, I get in scripture reading.

It just feels like a craving... I can't explain it but I feel like I'm being "prepared" for something but I don't know what.

Anyone else feel this or something like it?

[Guest Zayit]

Yes, the time in near, we must prepare and be armed.

[Catsmeow]

I'm arming myself with the Word right now...but prayer is also sooooooooo important.

I guess I need to commit to memory Ephesians 6, (the full armour of God).

[Trust & Obey]

Amen, cats. I know what you mean. Sometimes the Spirit is just drawing me into a time of worship. Then, the flesh begins to battle against the Spirit and that heavy feeling of burden comes across me.

Then, I'll just sit quitely with my eyes closed and commune with Him. Perhaps I'll put on some inspirational worship music that fills the room with praise.

Worship should be the primary sacrifice that Christians render to God.

Heb 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

[Keith]

"You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand." James 5:8 NKJV

I also like how the Message Bible words it...

"Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time."

Although not just for this reason, I have been craving for more of Him; a deeper intimacy and knowing of Him. You're right, Cats, it's very difficult to explain. "Crave" doesn't even come close to describing how I feel.

I couldn't be more serious when I say that the time for being lukewarm or wishy-washy is over! There is no more time to waste. We must decide if we are going to earnestly seek and pant after Him as vital and forsake the things of this world or whether we are going to forsake Him altogether. No more masks, no more Sunday faces and no more faking it.

This is deep within my spirit to get across to people!!!

[Catsmeow]

I know, Keith. I was in such a rut...majorly "lukewarm" and the Lord told me in no uncertain terms to "Wake up and restore what is about to die."

I took Him very seriously and decided I better get my act together.

You know, everybody seems to read the admonitions in Revelations like they apply to some distant entity...somebody "else".

I realized that those admonitions are for the Church for all time...throughout the ages...and the Lord is addressing INDIVIDUALS, not something obscure and impersonal.

We are the Church. We're it. We, as individuals....the admonitions of our Lord apply to each of us personally.

That's a tough pill to swallow and I've had to gulp real hard.

[Leonard]

I have noticed such a yearning or drawing just in the last few weeks especially......

[mandy3381]

Has anyone else here been feeling this overwhelming yearning to just grow in  holiness?

I've recently felt such a hunger and thirst, like it was when I first came to Christ.

I wake up each morning and just sit in the  darkness and begin to recite my memory verses. Then, it's prayer time with the Lord.

If  Bill (my husband) is still sleeping, I  get in scripture reading.

It just feels like a craving...  I can't explain it but I feel like I'm being "prepared" for something but I don't know what.

Anyone else feel this or something like it?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i have been expriencing this off and on for about 2 years but more so now since my dad is dying.. i have been down in the lowest parts and back. but the urgency is ever more stronger now. it seems the weaker my dad gets, and closer to death, the more my heavenly father draws me closer to him

i agree, "cravings" or hunger" just doesnt do what the lord is doing justice

The Bible does say we shall hunger and thirst after righteousness.. Praise God\o/ God fullfills every part of his blessed word

YSIC

Amanda

[Artemus Prime]

Agree with both of you! I too know of what you speak (or post, as the case may be...) I've been through quite a lot this summer, but it seems the more I let loose of what I want, the stronger my craving for who He is gets! Praise God that He is our living water!

AP