Tuesday, July 30, 2013

True Satisfaction

We live in a world and culture that embraces things that try to fill a void inside that longs for something.  No matter what we try that this world has to offer, we are not satisfied. We always want more of "this" or "that." A common thing to say is, "If I only had that I would be happy." Then the next day when we get the "thing" we find that if only we could get that other thing we could really be truly happy. This pattern goes on in a downward spiral from there. When will our world be satisfied?  When will this madness of accumulating stuff stop?  When will people awaken from their deathly sleep and see truth?  I fear the answer may be never if the ones who have seen the light will not stop and live by God's Word. What is true satisfaction?  What is true happiness?  When will the void inside the hearts of men and women be filled to the full?

  1. sat·is·fy  

    /ˈsatisˌfī/
    Verb
    1. Meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).
    2. Fulfill (a desire or need).
    Synonyms
    gratify - please - content - fulfill - fulfill - meet
 There is only one who can satisfy. Only one who can really bring true joy. And that satisfaction and joy is found in trials and hardships. It seems like a contradiction...but is it? Mediocrity is ruling the thoughts and actions of America's heart, and because of this we are not satisfied. True love is found when it saves you when you are in the deepest pain and hardship. True joy is found when it is discovered when tears are running down your face. True satisfaction is found in God when you have nothing left to give. There is a God, the true God who is just waiting to capture your heart and bring you into the biggest love story that ever was, ever is, and ever will be. He is waiting to satisfy your heart. He is waiting to fill that empty void inside of you. He is waiting, he is knocking, he is trying to get your attention, but he won't force you to except his love. How will you respond?...

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him."
- John Piper






The Cost
                                                 by Rend Collective Experiment


I'm saying yes to You
And no to my desires
I'll leave myself behind
And follow You
I'll walk the narrow road
'cause it leads me to You
I'll fall but grace 
Will pick me up again
I've counted up the cost
Oh I've counted up the cost
Yes I've counted up the cost
And You are worth it
I do not need safety
As much as I need You
You're dangerous
But Lord You're beautiful
I'll chase You through the pain
I'll carry my cross
'cause real love
Is not afraid to bleed
Jesus 
Take my all
Take my everything
I've counted up the cost
And You're worth everything

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