Saturday, April 30, 2011

Knowing God

I've been reading Knowing God by J. I. Packer. This passage really spoke to me..

"What were we made for? To know God. What aim should we set ourselves in life? To know God. What is the eternal life that Jesus gives? Knowledge of God....What is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, delight, and contentment, than anything else? Knowledge of God....Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord."
(J. I. Packer, Knowing God, chap 3)

That passage reminded me of a favorite verse of mine..

"This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (Gospel of John, chap 17:3)

Lord, I don't want to know about You, I want to know You! I want to make that my sole desire in this life. Enough of chasing my own desires, my own pleasures, my own self-esteem. What garbage that all seems in light of knowing you! I only want to know you more and more and more!

Forgive me Lord

Forgive me Lord for sins long past, and those for which I haven't asked. Forgive me when I neglect to pray; instead, desiring my own way...