30 Days of Thirst Begins at GTPC, Countdown to Easter!

Today marks the beginning of our 30 Days of Thirst at GTPC.

It is my earnest prayer that we embark on this journey together in total unity. Unity will bring about spiritual growth. I look forward to this time with you.

Scripture reminds us that there are blessings that those that thirst and hunger after righteousness.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

The key to the blessing is becoming truly thirsty for the things of God!

We can all relate to being thirsty. While the last few months we have enjoyed some nice cool temperatures, it won't be long until the "dog days of summer" are upon us. When temperatures soar and the sweltering heat beats on our faces, we tend to realize just how thirsty we can become! Whether to the athlete or to the sedentary, we have all been thirsty at one time or another in our life. There is nothing quite like the feeling of true thirst. When our mouths become dry and parched, the muscles of our body contract in cramps because we are lacking the nutrients and proper hydration that water brings to us. Our bodies are a complex system of organs and tissue and miraculously work together to function and produce life. Without proper hydration, life CAN NOT exist. Our bodies will shut down and die. Harsh but true - we need hydration. The thirst mechanism kicks in and tells us that we must drink, or we are going to be in big trouble!

Our spirit man too will thirst. We will thirst for the things of God. We will long for that missing thing in our life. We are just as much a spiritual being as we are a physical creature. The spiritual soul will live forever and never die. I want to live in His presence both here on earth and in eternity. Because of this, I desire to be blessed! I thirst for the blessings of God! If we do not have proper hydration spiritually we too can lose our life and die...

Humanity often makes a grave mistake. We will try to satisfy the deep longing of our soul with things that are NOT of God or his righteousness. In other words, we know we are missing things in our life but rather than look to God - the creator - we look to the world - the creation for satisfaction. We are all born with a measure of faith. The perfect God ordained portion that will take us from where we are to where He wants us to be! As we exercise the muscle of faith in the spiritual man, thirst is the result!

Over the next thirty days I intend to preach, teach, and encourage that measure of faith within us all. I plan on attacking the wickedness of hell's lies with the GOSPEL TRUTH! I intend on leading us to a place of thirst where the things that have perhaps satisfied you before will not do it this time. It's my hope to lead you to that well that never runs dry and there we will drink of His righteousness and be filled. Won't you come with me? Let's go! Let's go for a drink at the feet of the Master!

Fasting, prayer, dedication, power, anointing, love for others, and unity - Here we come! We are getting THIRSTY!

Blessings to you GTPC!

Pastor