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.