So...why is it that we gravitate towards what is not good for us? Why do we insist on foraging for pleasure so desperately that we will even ignore the long-term results of our actions?
It amazes me every time!
I am just like you…I want to feel good. I want to be comfortable, accepted, whole, affirmed, filled and loved. And sometimes, I grab whatever is in reach to dull the ache of longing. It’s like dumpster diving in the back of an alley while on our way to an amazing feast. We settle for less that we desire and then have no appetite for what will be immensely more satisfying (an amazing analogy that I can't take credit for). Unfortunately we consistently choose instant gratification – a piece of cake...a little lie...a hidden drink...an angry word…an elicit relationship - over what is ultimately best for us.
Currently, I am reeling a bit from this very thing - having contented myself with less than G-d wants for me in a certain area of life. And while I would like to say that I have learned a valuable lesson, I don’t really believe this is all about G-d teaching me a lesson. To walk by faith and to leap into the fog means we will make some stupid mistakes along the way. And the cool thing is that I am convinced it is all okay with G-d. In fact, I think he wants it that way. His grace abounds because he knows that we are feeling our way along and only see in part. And, ultimately, it is about knowing him better.
“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely” – I Cor 13:12 (NLT).
He is immensely pleased to walk with us and share in ALL the moments of our lives and to propel us into deeper relationship with him where we come to learn more about ourselves and more about him.
If there is any lesson here, it is to remember that the one that knows me best and loves me most is always whispering into my heart and when I choose not to listen, then I can’t really be surprised at the results. But in it all...if I press in...I get to learn who he is; why his wisdom is so perfect and his love so great.
And nothing could be better...
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This is the first post of yours that I have read and I love it! Really makes me think about some of the decisions I have made lately. If I could only wait for that feast God has for me at the end of the path... but I got stuck in the dumpster! So happy He loves me anyway :)
Bella..what a beautiful name :)
Glad you stopped by and doubly glad this post was meaningful. Waiting for what's best can sometimes be the most difficult thing we are called to do. It challenges our trust God - that he has good things for us and won't leave us or forsake us.
Blessings.
My Jesus is awesome for sure, thanks for loving him.
Wow! I love the last paragraph of your post here! I am going to save that part to read it over and over! May God help us all in our spiritual needs!
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