Desperate People

Lent is essentially about God’s people recognizing that we are desperate for Him. As we apply the practice of the spiritual disciplines we see our lives bare, open and honest before God.  The fasting/self-denial of Lent reminds us how utterly dependent we are upon God.  Jesus pressing into God and His Word during His 40 days in the wilderness shows us what it means to be totally reliant upon God.  He has shown us the way.  

This desperation is not without hope.  This desperation seeks hope fulfilled in God through Jesus Christ. 

Hillsong United sings a song that captures the essence of our journey.  May we chase His heart like desperate people.

“Desperate People”

You crossed the great divide

You took our place


You offered up Your life though we had failed


The veil was torn and love remained


You are holy Lord

Distraction cast aside we seek Your face


We offer up our lives to bring You praise


A love that walls cannot contain


You are holy Lord

We're rising up in spirit and in truth


A living sacrifice we worship You


A people undivided Lord hear us sing


We are Yours and You are our King

This is our love hearts joined as one


Desp'rate for all You are
Lord break down these walls


And see how we run
Desp'rate for all You want


We chase Your heart

We didn't come to leave here entertained


Or worship under any other name


We're crying out for You alone


You are holy Lord

We've found our voice we've found our cause


We're on our knees the carpet's worn


As we join our hearts with distant shores
And sing to You Lord

Joel Houston | Michael Guy Chislett, © 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing;

EMI Christian Music Publishing)