follow-up

Lastnight after writing the Secret Post listen to what I read;

"God made each of us with a vulnerable place inside our souls--a desire to be wanted, loved, and chosen above all others. I think that is what ultimately drives people on both sides of an arena-filled stage. The person on stage is looking to have this vulnerable place filled by the screaming crowd. The screaming crowd somehow thinks this famous person has it all figured out; if only they can just get close, some of that fulfillment will surely rub off on them.

All the while Jesus stands off to the side and wonders if anyone realizes He's the One our souls long for...not the fame...nor the attention of the famous...and not the millions of other things we'll spend our lives thinking we must have.

The answer to our deepest desires is not the seemingly perfect (emphasis mine) life...not the most romantic husband...not the smartest and most well-behaved kids...not the bigger house...not the better job...not the awards and recognition of people...not in trying to feel our way to God.

It's making the choice to recognize God is close....God is there. Loving. Assuring. Teaching. Calling. Choosing to spend time with us. ----- Lysa Terkeurst in her Becoming more than a good bible study girl book.

Wow.. If that wasn't God speaking directly to me. Sometimes he just knocks my socks off like that!