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Knowing God is where real richness is found, not in looking inward at ourselves

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TEXAS GOSPEL VOLUNTEER

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:17, that God would give believers a spirit of wisdom and revelation to truly know him, cuts against a strong current in our time. We live in a generation fixated on self-knowledge and self-improvement, where “know yourself” has become something of a guiding principle.

But the Christian life points in a different direction. The persistent sense that something is missing, even after years of looking inward, is a clue that the self is not where the real riches are found. Looking into a mirror will not give you what you were made for. It is in knowing God, not knowing ourselves more deeply, that wisdom, meaning, and true purpose come into focus. Isn’t this what Paul wanted for the Ephesians, and what God wants for us as well.

that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;

Philippians 3:10

A Deep Desire to Know God More

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FLOYD ROGERS

Some people today are comfortable with what they already know about God, their faith, or the Bible. But true spiritual growth doesn’t come from staying still. It comes from a heart that longs to keep learning and growing.

For every person who follows Christ, there is a strong inner pull. We have a deep desire that doesn’t go away. We want to understand God more. While we can feel joy and peace in our relationship with Him, we are also meant to want more of Him. This doesn’t mean we are unhappy with God; rather, it means we are drawn to a closer, fuller connection with Him.

It is possible to feel both content with God’s presence and yet eager to go deeper. We are called not to settle, but to keep seeking and discovering who He is.

that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;

Philippians 3:10