Having not heard intonation or context, but knowing and very much appreciating the ministry of Paul Washer, I would venture to say that his emphasis was probably on “want,” as in our DESIRE ought to be constant communion with the Lord.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. ~Matthew 5:6

As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. ~Psalm 42:1

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