Monday Musings~Satisfied

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him"

I am a recovering "fill the void" girl. I would buy something, do something, anything to fill a void whether it be lack of love, lack of stuff, etc. However, when I'd wake up the next day the void would return. Bummer! Then the cycle would begin all over again.

Last year I desperately wanted another baby. I absolutely love being pregnant and was excited to watch Jack be a big brother. Unfortunately, but fortunately, God had other plans. As I struggled through the healing and dealing with the fact that God's timing was not my own, i was emailing back and forth with my pastor back in California. He gave me the above quote and it hit me hard! I have had taped to my dashboard ever since.

I suddenly realized that nothing I can do will ultimately satisfy me. I will always want more. We all know we live in a society of consume, consume, consume. Even if we don't have the means we still figure out someway to consume more; fill the void. We wouldn't be in the economic crisis we are if we didn't live in this vicious cycle.

I realize that no matter how much I buy or do I will never be satisfied. The only true way I can be completely satisfied is through Christ Jesus. He fills me like no other. I have no wants in Him for He supplies all my needs. Right now is the time to realize that no matter what we do to fill the "void" we will never be satisfied. As we all begin to tighten our money belts and make wise choices financially lets find our satisfaction in Him!

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Shannon said…

You really need to think about writing a book. You're always such an inspiration to me. Thank you for the reminder - we all need to be truly satisfied in Christ. Why is that so difficult sometimes? Love you guys and praying for you!

January 26, 2009 at 3:13 PM

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