First day! Woo hoo!!

On p. x in the introduction of Anne Graham Lotz’ book, Just Give Me Jesus, she says:  “How did the apostle John know that in the 21^st century,  at the beginning of a new millennium,

                our lives would be so busy,
                our schedules would be so crammed,
                our focus would be so divided,
                our bodies would be so tired,
                our minds would be so bombarded,
                our families would be so attacked,
                our relationships would be so strained,
                our churches would be so programmed,

that we would be desperate for the simplicity and the purity, the freedom and the fulfillment, of “life in His name?  How did John know that with all the “stuff” in the church in this postmodern age, we would be thirsty for the Living Water and starving for the Bread of Life?  I don’t think he did know.  But God did.  Which is why He just gives us Jesus…”

“When our lives begin to unravel due to pressure, problems, or pain, we don’t seem to know how to access the power and truth of God’s Word in a personal, relevant way that makes a difference. As a result, thousands have spirits that are shriveling even while they are sobbing, ‘Please, just give me Jesus!’”

On p. 310, Anne continues:  “What does your spiritual diet consist of?   Although you may be an active church member and a committed Christian, could it be that you are actually starving for the Bread of Life?  Are you starving for the Bread, which is Jesus Himself, offered to you and me through God’s Word?”

I am asking myself this question today and find that I am starving!  I want to read my Bible more and learn about Jesus more and what he wants in my life!  Please join me as I begin this journey!