Working up an appetite for God

 3"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.

 4"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.

 5"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.

 6"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.  (from Matthew 5, the Message)

Broken I run to You
For Your arms are open wide
I am weary
But I know Your touch
Restores my life
And so I wait for You
So I wait for You

I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus You're all
This heart is living for  ("Hungry" by Kathryn Scott, 1999 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Vineyard Music UK)

God, this week make us a blessing...

    ...may we be at the ends of our ropes...

    ...may we lose what is most dear to us...

    ...may we be broken and awaiting your restoration...

    ...may we be content with who we are...

and, most importantly, may we work up a good appetite for You and your Kingdom.  Amen.