Those Who Desire The Lord - Ranita Nyarko | #ZionImpactMinistries #AgapeMount [Midweek Service] #Desire #FirstLove #IntimacyWithGod

What happens when church activity replaces genuine intimacy with God? In this heartfelt and deeply convicting message, Ranita Nyarko reminds us that serving God is not the same as desiring Him. True Christianity is built on relationship, not routine, and God is calling His people back to their first love. Using Psalm 63, Matthew 13, Matthew 6, Matthew 11, and Revelation 2, this sermon explores what it means to hunger for God's presence above every promise, blessing, or breakthrough. Through the life of David, we see that even in seasons of disappointment, rejection, loneliness, and unanswered questions, his deepest cry remained, "O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You." His greatest need was not relief from hardship—it was the presence of God.   This message challenges believers to examine their hearts and ask: Have I replaced intimacy with ministry? Am I serving God without truly seeking Him? Have life's burdens become greater than my desire for His presence? Have I drifted from my first love? 💡 You'll discover: Why desire for God must be intentionally cultivated. The difference between serving God and knowing Him. How hidden burdens can rob you of intimacy with Christ. Why Jesus invites us to exchange our heavy burdens for His easy yoke. What it means to treasure God's Kingdom above everything else. How repentance begins with renewing your mind and returning to your first love. The message concludes with a powerful invitation to lay down every distraction, every burden, and every misplaced affection, allowing God to rekindle a passion for His presence that transforms every area of life. If you've felt spiritually dry, distracted, or distant from God, this teaching is a loving call to return—not merely to church activity, but to a vibrant, life-giving relationship with the Father.   📖 Key Scriptures Psalm 63:1 Matthew 13:44–46 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 11:28–30 Revelation 2:1–5 🎧 Listen today and allow the Holy Spirit to renew your first love, restore your hunger for God's presence, and awaken a desire for Him that surpasses every earthly pursuit.