The only way to be really happy, in such a world as this is to be ever casting all our cares on God. - J.C. Ryle

"Longings After God" is hosted by Cameron Hedges. Cameron is a Christian Spiritual Director and Biblical Counselor with a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University, and an M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soulcare from Talbot School of Theology.

Cameron has served as an associate pastor for 11 years, and as a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 2 years. Cameron has also served in missions in Turkey, Mexico, and Cuba. Currently, his ministry focus is in spiritual direction, counseling, prayer counseling, and facilitating a GriefShare program.

Purpose

The purpose of this podcast is to glorify God by bringing together a community, no matter how small or large, who seek to commit to diligent daily prayer and spiritual discipline. It also seeks to care for others who may be in a season of struggle or suffering, those who may feel God is not near, or their prayer life is in a dry season. (James 5:13)

It is also for those who may be in a prosperous season, a place where we can praise God together. It can also serve as a humble reminder how important it is to commune with God in prayer even when life is going well. (James 5:13)

Episodes

Episode 1: Introduction - Longings After God - Puritan Prayer and Devotion Pt. 1

Episode 2: Puritan Prayer and Devotion Pt. 2

Episode 3: Puritan Prayer and Devotion Pt. 2 - "Give Me Faith"

What is "Longings After God?"

"Longings After God" is a podcast devoted to daily prayer and soulcare. The name is derived from a Puritan prayer with the same title:

My dear Lord,

I can but tell thee that thou knowest

I long for nothing but thyself,

nothing but holiness,

nothing but union with thy will.

Thou hast given me these desires,

and thou alone canst give me the thing desired.

My soul longs for communion with thee,

for mortification of indwelling corruption,

especially spiritual pride.

How precious it is to have a tender sense

and clear apprehension of the mystery of godliness,

of true holiness!

What a blessedness to be like thee

as much as it is possible for a creature to be like it's Creator!

Lord, give me more of thy likeness;

enlarge my soul to contain fullness of holiness;

engage me to live more for thee.

Help me to be less pleased with my spiritual experiences,

and when I feel at ease after sweet communings,

teach me it is far too little I know and do.

Blessed Lord, let me climb up near to thee,

and love, and long, and plead, and wrestle with thee,

and pant for deliverance from the body of sin,

for my heart is wandering and lifeless,

and my soul mourns to think it should ever lose sight of its Beloved.

Wrap my life in divine love,

and keep me ever desiring thee,

always humble and resigned to thy will,

more fixed on thyself,

that I may be more fitted for doing and suffering.

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