A Holy Longing
06/17/2009
http://www.theransomedheart.com/
The whole life of the good Christian,” said Augustine, “is a holy longing.” Sadly, many of us have been led to feel that somehow we ought to want less, not more. We have this sense that we should atone for our longings, apologize that we feel such deep desire. Shouldn’t we be more content? Perhaps, but contentment is never wanting less; that’s the easy way out. Anybody can look holy if she’s killed her heart; the real test is to have your heart burning within you and have the patience to enjoy what there is now to enjoy, while waiting with eager anticipation for the feast to come. In Paul’s words, we “groan inwardly as we wait eagerly” (Rom. 8:23). Contentment can only happen as we increase desire, let it run itself out toward its fulfillment, and carry us along with it.
And so George Herbert prayed,
Immortal Heat, O let thy greater flame
Attract the lesser to it: let those fires,
Which shall consume the world, first make it tame;
And kindle in our hearts such true desires,
As may consume our lusts, and make thee way.
Then shall our hearts pant thee. (Love)
There may be times when all we have to go on is a sense of duty. But in the end, if that is all we have, we will never make it. Our Hero is the example. He’s run on before us and he’s made it; he’s there now. His life assures us it can be done, but only through passionate desire for the joy set before us.
When I read yesterday's message from the "Ransomed Heart Ministries" I thought it best to post it all as it's a great message to share!!!
Do you have that deep down longing for more??? More means to me what Jesus promised us as he assended into heaven to be with our Abba Father. A place created just for us where there is no sin, no pain and suffering. Oh how I yearn for this, but I am waiting patiently as I try to change what I know needs changing, and sharing my love for God giving praise to my Father who created me knowing from the very beginning what lies in my HEART!!!
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Blessings,
Bevie
5 days ago
5 comments:
Bevie, I am coming to TLC campground this weekend. Are you going to be around. I left a note at the
Creative Souls website but haven't heard back from you. Maybe you aren't using that site anymore?
YES!!!!
Amen Bevie, amen
Hugs
Patti
Hi Bevie,
I just posted full details about my Online workshop:
http://web.me.com/hgtuttle3rd/VPPublic/Welcome.html
xo
Beautiful post Bevie! I had to come visit your other blog here for some reason ( I know I am not the only one) that the internet says the page must close! Eh well...Move on right?! lol
I believe our Lords ultimate goal is for us to be happy...finding it is a difficult task..maybe it is to just let go of the stresses and just enjoy and celebrate each day and be thankful for that gift of life for that day and loved ones that surround us. I think that in longing, our desire should be happy for one...and longing (eagerly) to be with our Lord. There is way too much longing(greed) in this world for money, power and material things that in turn causes hate and detours indivduals from true happiness...which are not found in those things. To be content is to believe in our creator and believe in ourselves.
Sorry to go on hee hee Your post just grabbed me! :O)
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