Spiritually passionate people have…
1. A Seeking Soul
O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1 (NIV)
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?
Psalm 42:2 (NIV)
Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst— not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.”
John 4:14 (MSG)
My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 63:8 (NIV)
2. Enlightened Eyes
I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.
Psalm 63:2 (NLT)
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation…having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you…and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe… Ephesians 1:17-19 (ESV)
3. A Thankful Tongue
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.
Psalm 63:3-4 (NIV)
I think how much you have helped me; I sing for joy in the shadow of your protecting wings.
Psalm 63:7 (NLT)
But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God’s name will praise him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.
Psalm 63:11 (NIV)
4. A Meditating Mind
I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. I think how much you have helped me…
Psalm 63:6-7 (NLT)
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
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