Thursday, June 13, 2013

A desire to know God

The greatest desire to cultivate in life is a desire to know God:

Psalm 84:10

A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else!

Psalm 63:1-5

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.

1 Samuel 16:7b

People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

Acts 13:22

I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart.

Psalm 27:8

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”

Psalm 119:20

I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations

Jeremiah 30:21 (NIV)

For who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?

Isaiah 26:8 (NIV)

Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.

1 Chronicles 28:9

And Solomon, my son, learn to know (get to know) the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind.

Deuteronomy 6:5

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.