The Good Life
The good life - the one that truly satisfies exists only when we stop wanting a better one. It is the condition of savoring what is rather than longing for what can be. The itch for things, the lust for more - so brilliantly injected by those who peddle them - is a virus draining our souls of self contentment.
Have you noticed?
A man never earns enough. A woman is never beautiful enough. Clothes are never fashionable enough. Cars are never nice enough. Houses are never furnished enough. Gadgets are never modern enough. Food is never fancy enough. Relationships are never romantic enough. Life is never full enough.
Satisfaction comes when we step off the escalator of desire and say, "This is enough. What I have will do. What I make of it is up to me and my vital union with the Living Lord."
Are you satisfied? What are you reaching for? Can you reasonably hope that this world can fulfill you?
No. It is only in the Lord. In the Lord.
Soar!
2 comments:
Richard,
Great word. Down here at PVB thinking of our conversation a year ago at the beach on your porch.
This is soooo true and I'm thrilled I steped off the corporate ladder to pursue God in the adventure of YL.
It has been an incredible year. Hope all is well with you.
Slate
we are headed there next week - sorry we will miss you. you have done this and God will honor it. I am convinced that materialism is one of Satan's greatest weapons. A lack of contentment destroys so many. hope all is well with you and the family. stay in touch.
richard
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