Psalm 42:1-2 “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God…”

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Psalm 42:1-2 “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God…”

bowling alley stethoscope Geiger counter treadmill golf clubs thermometer go-cart flame thrower lie-detector pool table seismograph record player fudge from algae Diesel fuel from banana peels

One thing the Professor never did was fix the hole in the boat

Why Make Diesel Fuel From Banana Peels When There Is A Hole In Your Boat?

Seeking and Finding God

Deut. 4:29 “But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul.” 1 Chron. 28:9 “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him...” Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.”

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6

“Show me your checkbook and your daily schedule and I’ll show you what you are seeking.” Ray Pritchard “The Seven Laws of the Spiritual Life”

“Most of us are about as close to God now as we want to be.” Ray Pritchard

“For the most part, you are where you are spiritually right now because that’s where you want to be.” Ray Pritchard

What word would you use to describe your walk with God right now? dying stagnant struggling erratic stable growing exciting vibrant YOU DETERMINE

Excuses

“I’m trying”

Trying is lying Alcoholics Anonymous

I Can’t Change

“God loves you the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way.” Max Lucado “Just Like Jesus”

Just Do It

“Seek and you shall find”