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Satisfied in You

We have just about everything at our fingertips. A message can be sent across the globe, in a matter of seconds. You can download whole seasons of a tv show, and watch it all in one night. Potential relationships can be swiped through, with just a glimpse of their lives. You can even heat up food in less than a minute, all with the click of a button. The list goes on and on.

Yet, there is still a consistent longing among us. A discontentment that resides in our hearts, as we search for something more. Deep down, we know the instant gratifications of this world can not fulfill us.

We desire something more, because we need something more. And our thirst will not be quenched with having the newest technology, buying a self help book, or the completion of a D.I.Y. project you’ve been working so hard on. Eventually the excitement wanes, something newer comes along, and we realize it was just a temporary bandage constantly needing to be replaced.

What is it for you? In your flesh, what/who do you run to for comfort, peace, or to complete you?

“Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” John 6:35

There is only one who can truly satisfy us.

-One who fully knows you (Psalm 139)

-One who is always with you (Joshua 1:9)

-One who is consistent through eternity (Hebrews 13:8)

-One who deeply loves you (John 3:16 & Romans 5:8)

In Christ, we are made whole. We can rest in His grace and mercy. Knowing that because of His sacrifice on the cross, we are able to have the gift of salvation.

Our life will have it’s trials and tribulations. But when our hope, joy, peace, and satisfaction is rooted in the Lord, we are able to still say it is well.

“As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” Psalm 42:1-2

Contentment found in the Lord has been a prayer of mine for years, and one I want to continually grow in. And if you find yourself looking to be completed by different things in this world, I urge you to pray that God will transform your heart, to find your satisfaction in Him alone.

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for your goodness and graciousness. Thank you that through You, we are made whole and complete. I pray for our hearts and minds to be fully focused and content in You, Lord. Let any idols or distractions that seek to come first, be rooted out of us. I pray for a growing desire in the pursuit of knowing You. In Jesus name, amen.

I encourage you to intentionally set time out of your day to spend with the Lord. Spend time in prayer, praise, and reading His word. Go to Him with your hopes, confessions, doubts, excitement, or questions. And if you haven’t yet, and want to put your faith in Christ, pray and acknowledge Him as Lord and savior!

Don’t let the busyness of life, take priority over your relationship with God. The dreams you’re planning, project you’re building, person you’re dating, etc. These things may be important, but they can never fully satisfy you.

Only in Christ alone.

-Ellie Marie

Knowing Him

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How do you get to know someone?

A little over a year ago, I was introduced to a woman at a large gathering. We did the basic exchanging of names, smiled, said “nice to meet you” and that was about the end of it.

Weeks after I repeatedly heard her name, and saw pictures of what she was doing in her life on Instagram. If we ran into each other, we’d smile in passing, or give a quick little wave. At that point I probably would’ve said “yeah of course I know her!” and spouted off some very general things about her life. But I didn’t really know her. I knew of her.

Eventually we went to a local coffee shop one day, and chatted. Believe it or not, we had some really great conversations, and continued to hang out from then on. Now I can tell you that this friend of mine is a prayer warrior, someone who loves others deeply, I know her laugh and the sound of her voice, and she’s become like a sister to me. I know her.

How I got to know this friend was not through the occasional wave when I saw her, or liking her pictures on Instagram. It was through intentional time with her, asking questions, listening to what she has to say.

Question: Are you doing the occasional wave to God, or getting to know Him? Do you know God, or know of Him?

Why does it matter? Why is it important to know who God is?

For starters, how can we tell about someone (something we are commanded to do) if we don’t know who they are?

“And he said to them ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15

As we get to know God, and more about who He is, the more intimate our relationship with Him becomes. We know His voice, and where He’s calling us to. We know how deeply He loves us.

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.” 1 John 3:1

While there is the ongoing battle against fleshly desires, and we fall short, we strive to become more like God. To become more loving, graceful, sacrificial, just, humble, and more. How can we do this though, if we don’t know Him?

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death” Philippians 3:10

So, how do you get to know Him?

Like I said earlier, as with my friend, getting to know someone takes intentional time, ask questions, listening.

The Bible is God’s word. You can do all three of those things listed above with the Bible. It is full of His truth, and who He is.

Praying is direct communication between you and God. He hears you, ask questions, praise Him, give Him your troubles.

Be still in His presence. I know it’s easy to get caught up in life. But our relationship with the Lord is more important than any thing of this earth. Tune out the distractions, listen to His voice.

“Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presence continually!” 1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek to truly know Him, not just of Him.

-Ellie Marie