The study I am doing using the " Made to Crave " by Lysa Terkeurst book with Proverbs 31 ministries is revealing our being made to crave Jesus.
I have known from a child I needed Jesus but being made to crave is a whole new concept for me. I have craved food for comfort. I have needed Jesus for comfort, but now I want to crave the comfort that comes only from my savior. You may already be more aware than I had been that food is not a true comforter . I knew it made things worse as I gained weight and felt miserable but some how the cravings for food always seemed the answer to my need for comfort.
It has been a while now since I have sought comfort from food as I have some health issues that now prevent me from eating the things that brought temporary comfort. So now this new study made to crave has brought me to a place of seeking what it is that I need to learn about craving Jesus for all of life. I can begin to understand what a great thing craving could be if placed in the One that has made me to crave. So today I have prayed where to start in this new journey of placing cravings in their proper place , dependent on my creator where it alone can be met.
1 Peter 5:7-8a
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert.
Lord Jesus ,
I need to see you in the midst of cravings and I also need your help to seek you in the cravings for the answers . Lord, when I am anxious or in need I pray you will help me be self-controlled and alert and take hold of Your Word for the the satisfaction you alone can bring. In Jesus name I pray amen.
I have known from a child I needed Jesus but being made to crave is a whole new concept for me. I have craved food for comfort. I have needed Jesus for comfort, but now I want to crave the comfort that comes only from my savior. You may already be more aware than I had been that food is not a true comforter . I knew it made things worse as I gained weight and felt miserable but some how the cravings for food always seemed the answer to my need for comfort.
It has been a while now since I have sought comfort from food as I have some health issues that now prevent me from eating the things that brought temporary comfort. So now this new study made to crave has brought me to a place of seeking what it is that I need to learn about craving Jesus for all of life. I can begin to understand what a great thing craving could be if placed in the One that has made me to crave. So today I have prayed where to start in this new journey of placing cravings in their proper place , dependent on my creator where it alone can be met.
1 Peter 5:7-8a
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert.
Lord Jesus ,
I need to see you in the midst of cravings and I also need your help to seek you in the cravings for the answers . Lord, when I am anxious or in need I pray you will help me be self-controlled and alert and take hold of Your Word for the the satisfaction you alone can bring. In Jesus name I pray amen.
Liz- what a wonderful post. I too am learning to crave God above all else. Isn't it amazing how this study is teaching us that we really were made to crave- not food but HIM! Love you prayer that you shared! Blessing to you on this journey!!
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