Every human heart on earth lives daily being driven by cravings and desires of every kind. Cravings can propel you forward in life to reach "goals," make changes, and do good things. But in every heart their are deeper darker cravings that always try to lead us astray, away from God and our purpose, and into chaos leading to destruction. In Matthew 5:6 Jesus says "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Jesus will unfold to us what new hearts, saved by grace truly begin to crave. But how can we grow in this? Listen and find out.
Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness
Cravings & True Satisfcation
June 11, 2023 • Michael Graham • Matthew 5:6
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