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Bring Your Desires to God

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on Mark 10:35-45, where James and John approach Jesus with bold, unfiltered requests. Together, we explore the importance of bringing our true desires to Christ—whether it’s asking for miracles, relationships, or dreams that feel risky. Through this reflection, we challenge the fear of desire, discuss how God delights in hearing the honest longings of our hearts, and explore how our deepest desires, when surrendered to God, draw us closer to Him and His plan for eternity. Then Zac shares about his own experience of overcoming his fear of his romantic desires both before and after seminary.

Timestamps:

  • [00:45] – Are you afraid of asking Jesus for what’s truly on your heart?
  • [05:00] – God delights in your authentic desires, not the “holier” ones you think you should pray for.
  • [09:30] – The courage to express desires: What we learn from James and John’s bold request for glory.
  • [14:20] – When fear gets in the way: Why we fear desires and how to trust God with them.
  • [19:30] – The hidden reality of priests and desires: Transforming romantic love into prayer and holiness.
  • [24:00] – "Desire" comes from the Latin de sidere—meaning "from the stars." Your desires are made to lift you toward God.
  • [29:00] – Addiction to worldly desires: A warning to keep your desires aimed at eternity, not earthly things.
  • [34:15] – Overcoming fear of rejection, heartbreak, or failure by taking your desires to God.
  • [38:30] – Personal reflection: Learning to embrace desires without fear and living wholeheartedly despite heartache.

    • Key Takeaways:

    • God is not offended by your desires. He wants you to share your heart authentically with Him, just as James and John did in today’s Gospel.
    • Desires are not dangerous—they’re divinely given. God uses them to guide us toward greater love and holiness.
    • Aim your desires at the stars. When our desires are aligned with God’s will, they propel us toward eternity, rather than destruction.
    • Priests, too, feel human desires. Their celibacy serves as a sign that every person is called to greater love beyond earthly satisfaction.
    • Don’t be afraid of heartbreak. Even pain from unmet desires can lead to beauty, creativity, and a life lived fully in God’s grace.

      • Prayer Reflection:
      Take a moment this week to ask yourself: What is the deepest desire of my heart right now? Bring that desire honestly before God in prayer, trusting that He delights in hearing you and will lead you toward what is best for you.

      Scripture Reference:
      Mark 10:35-45

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