Thirsting for God: Yet Another Book Rec!

I just began reading a book for class that I already know I will want to recommend! Thirsting for God: Spiritual Refreshment for the Sacred Journey, is written by best-selling author Gary Thomas.  Here are some excerpts from the first few chapters:

"True Christian spirituality is not a search to discover ourselves or to be enlightened or even to add a new dimension to our lives. No. Christian spirituality is a relationship with God. This search is initiated by God, empowered by God and made possible by God. He is our desire. Not power, not experience, not the supernatural...but God, revealed to us in Jesus Christ.

Therefore, Christian spirituality has more to do with what we receive than what we achieve. Our potential and activity depend entirely on Gods work in our lives. If we set out to be achievers rather than receivers, we have not begun to follow God. Achievers call attention to themselves, whereas receivers lead others to appreciate the Giver. If we insist on being achievers, seeking God so that others might admire our faith, our commitment, or our dedication, we become Gods competitors, trying to steal some of His glory." (pg. 16)

"One of the chief aims of Christian spirituality, second only to knowing God, is to enter other people's lives, pains, doubts, joys- to be other-centered...God must do a work in us before He can work through us...True fulfillment comes as we receive God's love and respond to it by loving others. This is the essence of Christian spirituality." (pg. 17-18) 

The book has short chapters (3-5 pages each), so it can be read in a devotional format, where you might read  a chapter each day and allow Thomas' thoughts and challenges to lead you into prayer.  Enjoy!