If there has been anything that I have been learning as of lately, it is how ultimately empty the things of this world leave me feeling. Things that aren't even bad within themselves-- it's just that I will put an emphasis on them, expecting great things only to be left bitterly disappointed. Whether it's people, or things, time and time again I am reminded that these things cannot satisfy. Nothing on this Earth truly can. This happens when expectations that can only be met by God the Creator are placed on the creation-- HIS creation-- instead. I realize now how empty this world is on its own, how unfulfilling, how unsatisfying. God gave us wonderful things for our enjoyment here on Earth, but don't be fooled, they were never meant to be elevated to a position of godhood. We were never intended to worship the creation, rather, the Creator. It's no wonder we feel so empty-- we are all chasing after these created things when we were made to chase after God. Yet we still stumble, we still slip and run after these lesser things, thinking they will fulfill us. But in the end, we are just left empty, sad, and dissatisfied. Has life left you disappointed, discouraged, dissatisfied, and sad? Have people let you down? Or even things? Well boy do I have good news for you. "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food." - Isaiah 55:1-2. Did ya hear that?? There is only One who can TRULY satisfy you. Only One who can never disappoint you, or let you down. Only one in Whom we can find hope. This world is bound to disappoint you. If your hope is in politics, or people, or material things or ANYTHING other than God, you will be bitterly disappointed time and time again. There is no hope in things. But there is hope in Jesus! And thank God for that. "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28. Jesus is everything. My confidence is not in myself, and what I can do, but it is in Jesus and what He has already done. It's not meaningless religion we are seeking, it's Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The very One we were created for, in Whom abundant life and fullness of joy is found (Psalm 16:11), our one and only Hope, our Savior, our Father. Stop chasing after the world, and chase after Jesus, the One who loves you, the One who will never leave nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Turn to Jesus today. He's waiting with open arms (Revelation 3:20)! Have a wonderful weekend my brothers and sisters, God bless you and your families and may you find your peace and hope in Jesus today. :) On a sidenote, I'd like to apologize for the lack of posts. I have been experiencing major writers block and I've just had this mess of ideas written out on this document. Whoops. Today's Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, we confess to you that we have often placed all of our hope into things that aren't You-- whether that be people, or governments, material possessions, etc.-- bring us back to You and remind us of the abundant life found only in You. Remind us of Your great love for us (John 3:16) and the fulfilment of a life lived for You. You give us a true and lasting purpose that nothing else in this world can. You give us hope. Help us to seek You above all else, relying only on You. May everything else fall into its rightful place. Be with us Lord and strengthen us, because we can't do it on our own. Thank you Lord for everything You have done for us and continue to do. In Jesus' precious name we pray amen!
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