January 31, 2010
Most people live full lives, at least as full as they want to; but the question is still left unresolved: “Why are people not happy?” If everyone does what they want, has what they want, and buys the rest, why are they still left empty? I see a sea of people who live full lives, but still remain empty because what they have filled their lives with cannot satisfy their hearts deepest longing. God is the only one who can fill the void in our lives; not friends, work, drinking, sex, music, or fun---only God can satisfy our hearts.
As I observe unbelievers it is almost like they violently grab up all they can in this life, coming away with full hands, but empty hearts. I have found that living for Christ does the exact opposite, my hands are empty---earthly comforts are stripped away---but my heart is full and satisfied in the love of my Savior. At times I am tempted to be like everyone else and join in with the crowd, but God so graciously reminds me that though these people’s lives appear full, their hearts are empty. I am the one with the true treasure and joy. It is in these moments of quiet reflection that I nod my head and set my face as flint toward my goal of making much of Christ because I see that His love is better than life. His love is better than the warmth of family and friends; than comfort and security; than recognition and approval. His love is better than my health, hopes, dreams , and plans. And His love is mine, which is why my heart is full. I am happy not because of my circumstances, my job, or my friends; but because Jesus has filled my heart with His love, which is better than life.
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