Isaiah 55:2
"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." ESV
Why do we insist on spending
our money, time, and energy on things that leave us just as empty inside as we
were before we had them? Sure, we are "happy" and distracted for a short period
of time, then we are back where we were feeling we need something more. There is
a void, an empty place in all of us that can only be filled by our Creator God.
Any attempt to satisfy this void is pointless and at best fleeting. God provides
us the way to fill that void with Him and the marvelous wonders of His
kingdom. He is what will fill that void forever and supply lasting peace and
full contentment.
Heavenly Father, You know that
we are but dust and that we are constantly seeking things from this world to
make us happy. Help us to understand that happiness is a temporary state of
emotion that happens when we experience something in this world that is
pleasing. Show us that true contentment comes from filling the void in our lives
with You and that will result in everlasting joy and contentment. In Jesus'
name we pray, Amen.
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Bobbi
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