Thursday, August 11, 2011

Satisfied


It was a night to remember.  People of all ages shared their stories of life without and with Christ.  I'm always renewed when I hear how someone became new by saying yes to Christ.  It's as if a fresh wind blows through the room when people begin to talk of their new love for God.
After being with kids and adults who've had their world divinely changed, I want to tell someone in need of encouragement about how all things are possible, about how life is a miracle, about how God is the God of more.  
And, I want to hear more about the miracle of the indescribable sacred gift of the presence of Christ, completely satisfying the empty spaces of life.

When we pay attention to the gift, we realize how desperate we are for God and only God; there's no one or nothing that satisfies our need for God.  The Spirit of God moves into our life, allowing us to experience the presence and power of Christ, freeing us to live fully and wholly.  It's not to say that life is never challenging or downright hard after receiving Christ, but it's different because we'll know we're not alone in it all.  And, it's why we realize there's nothing more valuable in life than being in Christ.

Consider.
 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:12-13, NIV).

There is more to life than our wants. Without Christ, the hunger for more is never satisfied.
When we fully engage with the presence and power of Christ
with
all of our mind
all of our heart
all of our soul
all of our strength
we discover divine contentment no matter what we face.

Evaluate your life.  Are you satisfied? Are you content?  Do you have God in your life? Let the fresh wind of the Spirit of God blow over you today, satisfying all of your needs.  Christ is more than enough.

 Learning to Kickstart the day completely satisfied,
Kerrie

(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)