“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved is the power of God.” - 1 Corinthians 1:18
Many individuals reach a point in their lives where they may become aware of an emptiness within that is difficult to fill, or satisfy. There is a real danger here that one might be tempted to turn to questionable remedies.
Drugs, alcohol, money, and sex, are just a few examples of things people use to try to plug this hollowness they carry inside. But if one were only stop and think for a moment, they would notice these things share a common thread.
They are only "temporal" solutions, which, like other things of our earthly existence, are only fleeting and temporary at best. Compare this to simply putting a band-aid over a leaking water pipe!
Some are more familiar with this void as a hunger in their heart, or even a "God-shaped hole." No matter what you might call it, it can never be filled by anything of our own doing, or any earthly means.
The late Rev. Billy Graham once put it this way: “We all have a hunger in our hearts for God — an empty place in our souls that only He can fill.” This can only be accomplished by a personal relationship with God by way of faith in Jesus Christ.
Humanity was created for God's "eternal" intent. Therefore, He is the only one that can meet or satisfy our longing for eternity. Truthfully, God Himself establish "eternity" in your heart and mine (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
Indeed Solomon, with all of his power and possessions, never truly felt satisfied. He even went so far as to name his discontent with everything as "vanity" in Ecclesiastes 1:14 (KJV)
Material accomplishments are not "eternal," that's why the thirst for more and more can never be quenched (Matthew 16:26). This missing component inside of us is neither mysterious, nor unattainable.
Seek God's help, and faithfully allow access to both, your heart and life. His transforming power will do the rest. Why walk aimlessly through life, when Christ came into this world to show us the way back to God. Commit your life to Him today!
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13; Deuteronomy 4:29; Psalm 9:10; Isaiah 55:6; Acts 17:27
Prayer: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6
Blessings always,
Vaunda
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