Desperate for More of God: the heart cry of every believer

by Shane Idleman

One of the difficult challenges associated with pastoring is witnessing the tragic results of people dying spiritually with living water just steps “Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst” (John 4:14). Although most can quote, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled,” many have never truly experienced it—very few are truly hungry and thirsty for God. Hungering and thirsting for God is to be an all-consuming passion that drives every aspect of life. We have extreme sports, extreme makeovers, extreme reality shows, extreme everything...why then, can’t we have an extreme passion for God? This book outlines key issues designed to spark faith, challenge mediocrity, and help discern God’s will. Each chapter opens with a real life communication. These cries for help are not isolated to a select few, they are characteristic of many of us today. But there is hope and freedom. Lasting hope and joy are by-products of seeking God wholeheartedly and unconditionally as a life long commitment. The fact that countless people are searching for truth reveals the great need for truth to be re-discovered. We must cultivate truth if we are to be Desperate for More of God—truth liberates, rebuilds, restores, heals, and transforms. On the flip side, one of the greatest joys associated with pastoring is seeing others filled with the Spirit of God—“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). This is what I’m seeking to do—to fan the flames of passion toward God. This book is a compilation of past articles, sections from other books I’ve written, and sermons preached at Westside Christian Fellowship—the best-of-the-best. We pray that this collection of targeted topics fuels an intense desire for more of God. Though the road ahead may be uncertain at times, the solid ground beneath will never shift. It’s all about Who you know. Desperate for More should be the heart cry of every believer.

223 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 5, 2013

Reviews

[Greg Davenport · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful book on just what it means to follow Christ. To have revival we must be hungry for God. Salvation is knowing God not knowing about God. True Christianity is not perfection but walking with his robe of righteousness upon us! We don't know the Lord if we aren't walking in truth. Hard truth that we all need to hear!