It seems today that everyone lives the way they want, with no attention to what is evil but whatever seems to trip their trigger for their own happiness. But the truth is that if God isn’t in it, it is not worth it and we shouldn’t want it either. The choice is ours of what we give our hearts to, and so many settle for sex, alcohol, food, status, and things that will never satisfy. Today we hear of many Christians walking away from God after years of serving Him, but there is only one way to God and to a full complete life. Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Jesus offers us hope, deep joy, and a full life with Him, not only now, but for all eternity. He also says He will give us strength and power through the Holy Spirit in our inner being. (Eph. 3:14-16) God’s presence lives deep within us, and we can enjoy Him in our inmost being. It’s pretty awesome when we think about enjoying the Lord who resides within us. If you are reading this and have not received the Lord yet, you can open your heart to Him. Confess your sin and need of Him and ask Him to come into your heart. He will make His home in you!
We don’t need to live shallow lives of being continually distracted. Neither do we need to be bowed over with the cares and pressures of our lives, but Jesus wants us to live in the depths of our being, where He exists. John Eldredge quotes Theophan who said, “One must descend with the mind into the heart, and there stand before the face of the Lord, ever-present, all-seeing, within you.” I read that quote years ago and now it is making more sense to me. I am gradually learning to sit quietly before the Lord without words and become aware of His presence within me. When we do this, we are giving God our attention and tuning in to Him and what He wants to do within us. We learn to no longer live for ourselves, but unto Him.
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