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I Want More of You, God

It was a few years after Harold’s Everest climb when he and I (Rachel) were lying on the couch talking about our future. He looked at me and asked me what I am passionate about. Without hesitation I said, “Jesus.” After that we sat in silence for some time.

I don’t think my answer was what he was expecting—it wasn’t even what I was expecting. Harold is not only a very big dreamer but also a doer. When he has a dream he will do everything in his power to see it through. 

While I’ve always had lots of hobbies and love experiencing new things, I’ve never really had something that sets me on fire, that fills me with an overwhelming sense of purpose. I didn’t grow up dreaming of one specific route for my life. Even now I sometimes think, Should I be pursing something greater? Did I miss opportunities because I was crippled by fear? How can I accomplish my goals if I’m not really sure what they are? 

Then I realize that I do know my goals. They may not be goals that make me successful in our world but I am okay with that. My goals are to bring people to Jesus, to live my life with love and be ready and willing for God to use me whenever He chooses. I have passion, and I have drive, and more importantly, I have a great God who can and will use me. And that’s enough.

Whether we dream of climbing Mt. Everest or starting a business or raising a family, only God can truly satisfy us. He uses our longings to shape us, to reveal His unique gifts in our lives. But ultimately our prayers come down to, I want more of you, God.

As we wrap up this week’s devotional, we challenge you to live out boldly the dreams God has put on your heart, whatever they are. When our prayer is for more of Jesus, God will give us the courage for every calling in front of us.

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