Super strength - As seen in: The Incredible Hulk…and Samson in the Bible. Where did Samson get his superhuman strength? Well, three times the Bible gives the answer: just before a demonstration of incredible power.

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The Amplified Bible is the ONLY translation that uses the phrase “vital necessity” in our relationship with and to God: Jeremiah 29:13 Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. What things do you consider a vital necessity in your life? In other words, what can’t you live without? Most people would immediately think of food, water and shelter; but in reality, we can’t really live unless our minds and hearts are set on seeking the Lord.

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Hunger and thirst are natural expressions of the basic human desire and need for food and water. One of the clear indicators that something is wrong physically is when we lose our appetite. It is the same spiritually. How Can You Stay Hungry for God? The word “hunger,” by definition, means, “having a strong desire, craving, displaying the need for food.” In reality, however, hunger is not just for food, but humans also crave physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual nourishment. Jesus said: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God” (Luke 4:4)

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O God, you are my God, and I long for you. My whole being desires you; like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land, my soul is thirsty for you. (PSALMS 63:1) IS GOD’S PRESENCE ESSENCIAL FOR YOU?

Ways to Foster a Thirst for God

1. Worship with God’s People


2. Read the Word of God


3. Practice Gratitude to God (PRAISE HIM)

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Living with a conscious awareness of God’s presence will keep us serving faithfully. An awareness of His closeness will remind us that He is the Sovereign and that we are the servants.. The most common Hebrew term for "presence" is panim, which is also translated "face, " implying a close and personal encounter with the Lord. God's presence carries a wide range of meaning. It may be something people fear. Adam and Eve's sinfulness drove them to hide from the Lord in the garden of Eden ( Genesis 3:8). God's presence provides comfort in times of trouble or anxiety ( Joshua 1:5 )

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Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13). DO YOU SHOW VITAL SIGNS? Do you see God as a Vital Necessity?

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Joshua had big dreams. God told him, "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go" Joshua 1:7

1. Be Strong and of Good Courage


2. Trust in God’s Word


3. Stay Focused on God

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God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us - Ephesians 3:20 (AMP)

Dream – a condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration. (www.dictionary.com)

“A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.” (John Maxwell).

3 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR DREAM

• The Ownership Question: Is my dream really my dream?


• The Passion Question: Does my dream compel me to follow it?


• The Significance Question: Does my dream benefit others?

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This is what you need to do, speak the word of faith, to verbalize what you are seeking from God… so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.

1. Write down your dreams


2. Have faith in God


3. Pray for your dreams

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Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.-Habakkuk 2:2

Write down the revelation you received from God. We will stumble and fall. But if our efforts are aimed at God’s purpose, it is certain that we will succeed. If God is for us who can be against us?

1. Write down your dream


2. Learn to wait


3. If it seams slow do not give up

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