5 Bible Verses about Spiritual Desires

I long for You in the night;
yes, my spirit within me diligently seeks You,
for when Your judgments are in the land,
the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

But as for us, brothers, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”

Like newborn infants, desire the pure spiritual milk, so that you may grow by it for your salvation,

Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, and above all that you may prophesy.