DESIRE

The word desire as defined in the dictionary means, “to long for, want, or covet”. The word desire is used throughout the OT and NT and has many connotations. But one common thread with this word is that it is part of every human make up.  No human being is without a “want or a longing” for something. Desire is a part of all of us. With this in mind let’s look at some of the attributes of desire:

1. Desire is neutral. This means until you respond to a desire it is not good nor evil. Desire is not good or bad in itself.
2. Desires can control conduct. A desire can take control over logic and reason and bring you to a unrealistic or thoughtless conclusion. In other words we know the piece of cake is not good for us, but we eat it anyway. We had a desire that overtook our logic and reason.
3. Desires are powerful. This is not only in regards to the negative but a desire can be positive as well. It is possible to use desire to serve you in accomplishing the God appointed purposes on your life. It’s all in how you and I use this powerful…motivating tool!

If something as simple as desire can be neutral in human dealings, able to control conduct, and powerful when used, we should all regularly ask ourselves “What is it that I desire?” and “Is what I desire what God desires?”
Am I very passionate for new things?
Have I often wanted what I thought I could not have?
Does desire for God drives my daily decisions?
Do I desire God, but have a hard time reading and studying the Bible?
Do I know what God desires from me?
I pray that God will give me the desires of my heart?

Desire is not a weakness. We all have desires. How we respond to those desires determines whether it becomes a strength or a weakness. Today, my desire is all of God…I want to know him like never before. I also desire to leave work on time…if I am motivated enough I will!