O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1
“Scatter money in a crowd, how they scramble for it; offer bread to the starving, how greedily they seize it; throw a rope to the drowning, how he eagerly grasps it! With like eagerness and earnestness may the Spirit of God help you to lay hold on Christ.”
Thomas Guthrie in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers, compiled by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert (New York: Wilbur B. Ketcham, 1895) 592.
Our enthusiastic behavior reveals our deep motivations and affections. What do you seek after earnestly?
Today I have important meetings with a foundation director in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I am not alone. Thankfully I am joined by René Palacio, the chair of the board of GTP. We are here 2×2, and we would love for them to partner generously with GTP.
There is One who support is more important to us than any amount of foundation money, and that is Christ. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing. With Him, all things are possible. If you believe this too, join me in eagerly and earnestly seeking Christ daily.
In Him we have everything we need. Living in light of this is the secret to living a life of peace and generosity.