7 Attributes of a Soul That Is “Passionate” About God.

04/26/21 • 15 min

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Psalm 63 reminds us that nothing should hinder our passion for God. King David found himself in a wilderness fleeing from his own son Absalom, but he remained passionate about God.

The word “passion” means to be animated, vivacious or enthusiastic. “Enthusiasm” comes from the word; en theos...which means; in God or possessed by God. All other enthusiasm follows our enthusiasm for God. Who or what are you passionate about?

7 marks of a soul passionate towards God:

I. Makes God a priority (vs 1-2)

II. Gives praise to God! (vs 3-4)

III. Finds pleasure in God (vs 5)

IV. Is preoccupied with God! (vs 6-7)

V. It pursues after God (vs 8)

VI. perseveres with God (vs 8) (Thy right hand upholds me)

VII. positioned under God (vs 9-11)

More explanation may be found on the show notes blog for this episode:

https://www.charlesrgrimes.com/blog/7-characteristics-of-a-soul-passionate-about-god

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7 Attributes of a Soul That Is “Passionate” About God.

Psalm 63 reminds us that nothing should hinder our passion for God. King David found himself in a wilderness fleeing from his own son Absalom, but he remained passionate about God.

7 marks of a soul passionate towards God:

I. Makes God a priority (vs 1-2)

II. Gives praise to God! (vs 3-4)

III. Finds pleasure in God (vs 5)

IV. Is preoccupied with God! (vs 6-7)

V. It pursues after God (vs 8)

VI. perseveres with God (vs 8) (Thy right hand upholds me)

VII. positioned under God (vs 9-11)

More explanation may be found on the show notes blog for this episode:

https://www.charlesrgrimes.com/blog/7-characteristics-of-a-soul-passionate-about-god

Encouragement

Positive mental attitude

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Previous Episode

Winners And Whiners, a message from Jeremiah 12:5 with Charlie Grimes

Hard times come to Christians because our reactions in bad times may inspire others to turn to the Lord themselves. Just as Jesus is a witness to the world through his suffering, death, burial and resurrection, we can be a witness in the midst of our own pain and frustrations.

The message of Jeremiah 12 is a dialogue between the prophet Jeremiah and God. Jeremiah is frustrated and wants God to fix it! God has a very challenging answer for his servant, and we can learn a great deal from it also!

The point is this: the Lord sometimes allows the overcoming of his people for three reasons:

First, so in the end, those who see the reactions of believers in bad times may be inspired to turn to the Lord and seek a relationship with Him. Just as Jesus was a witness to the world through his suffering, we can be a witness to ours.

Second, God allows our overcoming as a way for us to draw closer to him in this life to remind us of our reliance on him and the hope we have in him. Tough times create tough people-- I have to step back and see God’s ultimate plan for the hardship-- and get stronger through him!

With that in mind, I think the third reason he allows us to suffer-- is really to teach us that there is NEVER a reason to whine, only to rejoice in what Jesus did for us when He suffered, died and rose again. That’s a discipline that needs to be practiced and developed.

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You Are a Masterpiece

Intro story can be found here:

https://nypost.com/2021/04/02/couple-accidentally-paints-over-500000-work-of-art/

Today, friend, I would like to talk to you about a very important person. A person that is unique and skillful, gifted and talented-- a person who is so special, that there isn’t anyone else in the entire universe just like them---They have the potential to change the world-- in small ways-- or even in big ways... They are truly a masterpiece of a creation. You know who that person is-- It’s you. I’m here today to remind you (I think we often need to be reminded) that you are unique and extraordinarily valuable! You are indeed this priceless piece of artwork.

Another great project that I’m working on:

Verse a Day podcast-- a daily scripture reading, brief devotional thought, and prayer-- its a free audio compliment to the verseoftheday.com website. I’m working with another pastor named Phil Ware and his team to produce his writing in a daily dose of inspiration. Please check it out and join me for this small, but powerful reflection.

Encouragement

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