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are you satisfied?


I continue to think about and plan for what our church’s theme is packed with for this new year.  2023 is the year of “there is more to come”, and I believe that is our reality.  How will we strive for it?


That is a tough question, and if you do not understand life, following Jesus and living by faith, you will never understand what God means by more.  It might be a wrong view of God.  It could be arrogance.  Might even be pride or greed.  But I believe God wants to change our view of what matters most.


Habakkuk 2:5  NLT  

Wealth is treacherous, and the arrogant are never at rest. They open their mouths as wide as the grave, and like death, they are never satisfied. In their greed they have gathered up many nations and swallowed many peoples.


Most people are never satisfied.  They often complain.  They often strive for more of what they don’t have, and when they get that, it is not enough.


Be honest.  Have you ever been there?  I have.  It hurts to admit it.


Matthew 5:6  NLT  

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.


God is the one who really satisfies.  He gives us blessings upon blessings that will over flow in our lives, in our homes for our families, and even in the lives of the people we come in contact with from time to time.  Do we want to allow God to do something different?


Think different.  Want life to be different and better.  


It is not about pleasure or possessions.  It is not about getting the right position or even gaining popularity.  It is about seeing what God has done.  It is about know who God is.  It is about allowing His best to be what brings us joy.  Real joy.


Hebrews 13:5  NLT  

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”


May we be satisfied with God’s best and His blessings for our lives!  Have a great weekend!

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