Light + Truth The Word That Nourishes and Sustains
Aug 11, 2025
John Piper, Pastor and founder of DesiringGod.org, shares profound insights on rekindling spiritual hunger. He emphasizes the role of prayer in reviving delight and sustaining meditation on Scripture. Piper explores how spiritual dryness affects even the faithful, encouraging a deep connection with God's Word. He contrasts the joy of embracing Scripture with the distractions of wickedness, highlighting the power of prayer to foster resilience and true prosperity. His compelling reflections inspire listeners to cultivate a vibrant prayer life and immerse themselves in the Word.
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Great Saints Also Lose Spiritual Hunger
- John Piper warns even the greatest saints experience seasons of spiritual hunger.
- This struggle doesn't prove failure but shows believers must fight to regain delight.
Delight Is Rooted In God's Law
- John Piper identifies delight as where your pleasure resides, rooted in God's law.
- Meditating on the law day and night anchors a life that bears durable spiritual fruit.
Memorize Scripture For Ongoing Meditation
- Memorize Scripture so you can meditate when you lack access to a Bible.
- John Piper argues memory supplies Scripture in the night and in hardship.
