Hungry

Jesus said during the sermon on the mount: (Matthew 5:6) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

I often wonder why I have days when I can't wait to spend time with God and then there are days when it seems like it is work to spend time with God?  Why is my hunger level for God sometime really high and sometimes not so high?  I use to worry about it and want to always be on that mountain top!  Trying to do more and more to get the feeling I was wanting from God.  But I think I am learning that God is always there even when I don't feel like spending time with Him.  He is always communicating with me, even when I am not listening.  He is always consistent even when it feels like He is a million miles away.  I believe sometimes when God feels distant He is trying to help me develop more of a hunger for Him and His presence in my life!  

I want to encourage you to spend some time this month fasting and praying that God would help you to STAY HUNGRY for God's Holy Presence in your life.  Fasting is such a great way to stay HUNGRY spiritually.  

The Daniel Fast is a great way to get started fasting.  It is healthy both physically and spiritually.  The basic idea is to eat fruits, vegetables and drink water for a period of time.  This change of habit will make you keenly aware of God's presence and voice in your life.  

Stay Hungry, 
Pastor Dale