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TITLE: Desires: The Choice Is Ours | Previous Challenge Entry
By Dennis Carey
01/20/05
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Desire is the steam that drives the engine of dreams. It is the stuff which makes men of no-name, men of renown. But the success of man's dreams often depends upon the source of one's desires. For more oft than not, those that succeed well are those desires which were first birthed in the very heart of God. In Psalm 37:4 (KJV) we read, "Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Some may say that this verse may be interpreted more than one way. I firmly believe that as we delight ourselves in God, that He will instill into our heart its, and His, true desires, thereby ensuring the success of the dreams that such desires come to foster. This same verse also seems to imply that by delighting one's self in the Lord, those whose visions, dreams and goals involve returning to God a greater glory and honor, would find their desire advanced considerably. When submitted to God, our desires can be the vehicle through which God often will do mighty things.

Though the source of our desire is of utmost importance to the fulfillment of a dream, so also is the intensity of that desire. A variety of terms have been used to describe this intensity, such as having a "burning" desire. The degree of this intensity will often determine how stout the heart in the pursuit of its goal, in the face of setbacks, defeats, and failures. Scripture itself uses a very colorful term for this "burning desire." That word is "zeal." The same word is used in reference to the fiery testimony of the saints, as well as in the Lord's quest for the purity and sanctity of the Father's house (John 2:17 KJV), and in doing His will.

Whether it be zeal or desire, some will be the sparks that ignite into flames a new and glorious dream. Others will merely blow away as a wisp, and vanish into the nothingness from whence they came. Our dreams and our desires-what kind shall they be? Consider their source, and their intensity; but ultimately it is up to you and me.

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