Cravings

“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.”

1 Timothy‬ ‭6:9-10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Definition of craving

: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing

It is the time of year when there are endless parties and countless opportunities to indulge in our favorite holiday cravings. Grandmas famous cookies, hot cocoa by the fire, and boxes of chocolates received as gifts all tempt us to overload on sugary goodness. I believe moderation is the key to survival during this sugary holiday season.

As I read this passage, although much more severe than the temptation of another cookie, I thought about how what we crave drives us to action.

This passage is talking about the desire and craving of riches that can “plunge people to ruin and destruction!”

The words may seem a little dramatic, but time and time again it is proven true. Some of the people who from the worlds standards should be the happiest have fallen prey to this temptation and it has been to their destruction.

As I thought about the power of cravings, I wondered what would happen if harnessed that power of craving and we craved more of Him. Not just the routine of attending church, bible study and prayer life, but an actual craving for more. A craving that gets us out of bed at night to seek His face. A craving that leaves us lingering in the altar until the lights are out. A craving that changes our lives and the lives around us.

Lord, let me desire you more than anything else. Let me seek you with an unquenchable desire and longing.