Hungry

Everything rides on hope now
Everything rides faith somehow
When the world has broken me down
Your love sets me free
You've become my hearts desire
I will sing Your praises higher
Cause Your love sets me free

I have really been praying about the next chapter of my life.

When Scott and I first started coming to Hope in February, I was not truly hungry for a relationship with God.

Now, several months later, not only am I hungry, but starving!

I have this deep longing and need to know God and to learn about Him.  I can’t walk through the Bible on my own; I need to be led, to be taught.  Nothing has been fulfilling that aspect of my life, and this is why I am so excited about these upcoming months.

Last night I went to the introduction of the women's book studies at Hope.  Between Revelation with Beth Moore, Fearless by Max Lucado, and 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders, I chose the latter.

We’ll meet every Monday until March.  It’s quite a commitment, and as I sat alone in the South Hall looking at my registration card, I almost didn’t sign up.  Overwhelmed and fearful, I almost walked away.  I’m glad I didn’t.

On Wednesday nights at Hope, a large group of us will be meeting for Real Discipleship.  I’m hoping this will also feed my spiritual appetite.

I am truly excited and ready to move on with this journey.  After months of feeling stagnant and lost, I feel like this could be the path destined to further develop my foundation.

I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1-2).

Now that we know what we have – Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God – let’s not let it slip through our fingers (Hebrews 4:14).