Friday, December 13, 2013

My Joy, My Heart's Delight



When I discovered your words, I devoured them.
    They are my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,
    O L
ORD God of Heaven’s Armies.

—Jeremiah 15:16 (NLT)



Dear LORD,


May the hunger in my heart, to receive that which You would say to me, never be satisfied—but rather, may I hunger for Your words all the more, all the rest of my days.


As You speak to me through the Holy Spirit, and by that same Spirit reveal and illuminate the words of the Bible to my spirit, You bring great joy to my soul.

You show me truth—and while at times it is painful for me, it is always for my ultimate good, so that I can grow through my obedience to You.

How critical it is that I continue to devour Your words!  For in them I find my strength and hope!  For in them I discover the responsibilities of obedience that I carry, because I have chosen—and have been granted the privilege—to bear Your name, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies!


May the hunger in my heart, to receive that which You would say to me, never be satisfied—but rather, may I hunger for Your words all the more, all the rest of my days.


In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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