The Bible tells us that we have fallen from the natural relationship we were created with.... as humanity sought freedom / autonomy from God. As a result, we may avoid God out of the fear born of our shame and sin... ignorance... or pride...but if we understand well what we really want, we will discover a longing to be connected to God above all else. Hunger is the sensation that allows us to connect with food. We should value our spiritual hunger as we do our physical hunger... not as something bad... and to be ignored... but as something good... as necessary for life. What happens when we ignore our physical hunger? We grow weak... disoriented... then, most dangerously of all, we lose our appetite altogether. What are we to understand then... Hunger for God is not simply born of duty... but desire. God seeks in the heart and soul of every one of His created a deep longing for Him,...a recognition of need which only He can satisfy. God wants our enjoyment...our delight. Our souls are to be stirred not merely by a sense of obligation but desperation,...not merely by a sense of duty but desire. You cannot cultivate a hunger for God born of duty apart from desire. God longs for us to long for Him. He tells us to sense our desires... and see the signs... then trust His good plans.. call upon me... seek me with all your heart... and youll be satisfied. When God says we must seek Him with our whole heart...He isnt referring to some sort of game... in which Hes hidden and avoiding us... in fact Hes stating that any one of us will enjoy Him if we really desire Him. Action Point: What is satisfying your hunger? Saying the Blessing Monday Night - May 12th: Before counting, stand and say the following blessing: Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, asher kidshanu bemitzvosav ve-tzivanu al sefiras haomer Blessed are You, God, King of the Universe, Who made us holy with His commandments, and commanded us on the counting of the Omer. After the blessing, one recites the appropriate day of the count: Today is 28 days, which are 4 weeks of the Omer. It is typical to read Psalm 67 (which in Hebrew has 49 words) after reciting the count. Psalm 67: For the leader. With stringed instruments. A psalm. A song: God, be gracious to us, and bless us. May he make his face shine toward us, (Selah) so that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples give thanks to you, God; let the peoples give thanks to you, all of them. Let the nations be glad and shout for joy, for you will judge the peoples fairly and guide the nations on earth. (Selah) Let the peoples give thanks to you, God; let the peoples give thanks to you, all of them. The earth has yielded its harvest; may God, our God, bless us. May God continue to bless us, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 14:19:41 +0000
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