The most important thing my dad taught me

"I think about my dad a lot. I miss him so much it aches sometimes. But the most important thing he taught me was this. There is only one way to live: all-out, go-for-broke, risk-taking enthusiasm for Christ.

Halfway Christianity is the most miserable existence of all. Halfhearted Christians know enough about their sin to feel guilty about themselves, but they haven’t given themselves enough to the Savior to become happy in him. Wholehearted Christianity is happy.

How could my dad get there and stay there? He really, really knew that God loved him and had completely forgiven all his sins at the cross of Jesus. He did not wring his hands, wondering what God thought of him. He believed the good news, his spirit soared and he could never do too much for Jesus.

I am thankful for what I saw in my dad. It’s the most valuable thing anyone has ever given me. I want everyone to have this treasure."

is a post from: Ray Ortlund

Anselm of Canterbury (ca. 1033-1109), Proslogion, chapter one

“Now then, little man, for a short time fly from your business; hide yourself for a moment from your turbulent thoughts. Break off now your troublesome cares, and think less of your laborious occupations. Make a little time for God, and rest for a while in him. Enter into the chamber of your mind, shut out everything but God and whatever helps you to seek him, and, when you have shut the door, seek him. Speak now, O my whole heart, speak now to God: ‘I seek thy face; thy face, Lord, do I desire.’”

post from Ray Ortlund

Something that I've read.

"Because I was created for satisfaction of my very soul, anything less than a Savior that fills that is worthless.

He is all.

HE IS ENOUGH even when you don’t believe me yet."

Untitled Song from Prayer Room

Jesus the fountain of life
The Living Water
You Satisfy

Come live your life in me
Your Spirit is the only life-giving sea
Your word takes root in me
I delight in hearing your voice oh God

I won't drink from broken cisterns, Lord
I won't forsake what I was made for

Jesus, You are my Water.
For only You can satisfy the Deep Longings of my heart.

The Fountain of Life, Jesus.
We come expectant this morning
We come expectant to the Fountain of Life
You never withhold Yourself from the thirsty heart
You never withhold Yourself from the hungry one
You said anyone who thirst can come
You said anyone who comes can drink freely

GRAHAM COOKE

"You are responsible for your own spirituality. There is no one else to blame. The Lord is in you and you have the joyful enterprise of learning to abide in Him. When you make someone else responsible for your development, you are ceasing to be obedient. You forfeit faith and lose out on being led by the Spirit, which is the chief part of our delight."

All my triumphs I count but loss
All my failure I leave behind
I have one vision, your rugged cross
I have one mission, to come and die

And I will be a fragrant burning
I'll wash your feet with my tears
My love will be a poured out offering to you

I have one banner, Your endless love
I'll have one passion, to see your face

And I've one manner, Your Kingdom come
I've one obsession, to sit and gaze

And I will be a fragrant burning
I'll wash your feet with my tears
My love will be a poured our offering for you
Fragrant burning for you

Waiting Here for You

If faith can move the mountains
Let the mountains move
We come with expectation
Waiting here for you, I’m waiting here for you

You’re the Lord of all creation
And still you know my heart
The Author of Salvation
You’ve loved us from the start

Waiting here for You
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's You we adore
Singing Alleluia

You are everything You’ve promised
Your faithfulness is true
And we're desperate for Your presence
All we need is You

Singing Alleluia
Alleluia, singing alleluia, alleluia