7 Things - Appetites Of The Heart

Here are 7 appetites that need to grow in the heart of worshipers - for some reason, I was captivated by these beautiful pictures of flowers today, and just placed them with each of these heart attitudes:

—Wonder (Is. 6:1-5)

Don't ever lose the sense of wonder and expectancy in the presence of the Lord. Be amazed at His beauty and overwhelmed by His grace

—Passion (2Sam. 6:21-22)

Don't allow the fires of passion to grow dim in your heart. Do whatever it takes to root out apathy and stoke the fires of devotion for the Lord

—Endurance (Job 1:20-21; Hab. 3:17-18)

Don't be one that gives up all the time. Set yourself for the presence of God and for His glory - no matter what it takes. Don't allow yourself to wallow in discouragement. Praise will bring you to His presence, His presence will bring you to joy, joy will bring you to the finish line

—Brokenness (Ps. 51 – a repentant heart 2Chron. 17:6; 19:3)

Don't allow yourself to have a hard heart. Be like David who was always quick to repent. Remain tender-hearted before the Lord.

—Appetite to hear—prophetic (Song 2:14)

Don't become dull of hearing - as worshipers, we must be in tune to the voice of the Lord - we are gatekeepers of His presence

—Righteousness (2Chron. 17:6; 19:3; Ps. 24:4-6; 29:2; 2Tim. 2:22)

Don't allow sin to rule your heart. Those with clean hands and pure hearts will have entrance into His presence

—Excellence (Ex. 35:35; 1 Chron. 15:22; 25:7; 2 Chron. 2:7; 34:12)

Don't ever settle for 2nd best - always give your best to the Lord and to His people. Excellence is different from perfection - it is an attitude of the heart...a desire to one's very best in all that we do