The Pursuit of God

I'm reading a variety of books right now including "Les Miserables", Shepherding a Child's Heart", "Who Switched Off My Brain," and "The Pursuit of God."  Quite a hodgepodge, right? Read on.

Firstly, I saw the recent movie adaptation of "Les Mis" in (the musical--not to be confused with the book). Loved it. Watched it twice in the theaters, and would have gladly gone again. It was AMAZING. Second, I am a parent, hence the parenting book. And lastly, I share a Kindle account with my parents, and was exposed to a couple of books by Caroline Leaf that my Dad is reading. One of which is "Who Switched Off My Brain?" Very interesting reading (see my post from Feb. 23rd). http://amclife2009.blogspot.com/2013/02/jesus-calling-feb-21.html

The other book-- "The Pursuit of God" by A.W. Tozer is a classic "Christian" book. I've read it in the past, but it's the type of book you want to absorb--to soak it in, seep into your heart and soul. It is a book about hungering and thirsting after God. It is NOT a theology book highlighting doctrine. It does not contain formulas, fundamentals of Christianity, nor deep spiritual wisdom. The insight and words of Tozer, however, are quite heart-stirring. The language is beautifully written. His words are about Worship of God. True, honest, real, desperate, outpouring devotion and adoration. But it's also about the journey--the pursuit. How do we achieve that type of worship? Knowing God. That's it. And not passively. Aggressively, emotionally, passionately hungering and thirsting for more of Him-- knowing Him, experiencing Him, being with Him. In the preface, Tozer says this:

"This book is a modest attempt to aid God's hungry children so to find Him. Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has made of spiritual realities most delightful and wonderful to me."
 

I read his words, as well as the words of others such as Sarah Young ("Jesus Calling"). I read God's Word. My heart and mind are so attacted to this personal, real knowledge of God. And I think, "Why can't I be consumed with a thirst for Him?" But for most of us, this is not as simple as turning a light switch on. I spend time being frustrated that I'm not "there" already. But really, I'm on the journey. I'm in pursuit. Step by step. The goal is each day to desire Him more. To walk closer and deeper in His presence. My response will naturally be more passionate with each step.