Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Wednesday, July 3rd

Another beautiful morning.  The sun was shining through the dinning room windows so I had to close them.  Last night I thought it would be nice to look out so I opened up the curtains. :-)

Yesterday Paul, Jesse, Joanna, Nolan and I took a road trip to Wisconsin. We had a good time :-)

The girls and Nolan will be going home after the funeral today  :-(  Such a long trip...I'm not sure if they plan on stopping tonight or driving until they get home?

The last couple of mornings I woke up to a knot or lump feeling in my left leg.  It's in the calf of my leg.  I thought it was a charlie horse yesterday but it didn't hurt like one??? or is it something else???? I go to see my doctor on Monday so I'll bring it up to him???

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Today's Bible Study

The Nagging Sense of Dissatisfaction

Read | Isaiah 55:1-2

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, trying to find something to satisfy a vague sense of emptiness or discontent? You aren’t looking for anything specific, but you know you want to fill a longing. Whatever you choose will probably not do the trick, because the empty spot is not in your stomach but in your soul.

Whether the substance is food, career, possessions, or relationships, our souls are continually trying to find satisfaction. But nothing in this world will fill the void. Since we were created for relationship with God, He placed deep within us a yearning for Him. Though we may not recognize it as such, everyone knows the feeling of dissatisfaction that at times seeps into our souls. Any time we seek fulfillment with worldly substitutes, disappointment and disillusionment are sure to follow.

There are two possible menus from which we can choose to fill our emptiness. Satan’s menu is long and full of enticing things that seem to promise gratification
and pleasure. These could include riches, relationships, prominence, acceptance, or recognition. Whatever he offers looks like the good life that will bring contenment, but it’s a deception. God’s menu, on the other hand, is quite small. In fact, it lists just one “item”—Jesus. He is the only one who can fill the void.

Have you found the satisfaction you seek, or is there always a vague sense of discontent in your soul? Make Jesus your highest priority, and spend focused, unhurried time with Him, He’ll satisfy you as nothing else can.

Another great day!

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