Our Longings

I long for things, such as the new iPod video or a 40' sailboat.
I long for relationships, my wife and deep friendships.
I long for God.

Most of the time I get the order mixed up. Things, people, then God; or people, things, then God. Sometimes I get it right and God comes first. If I mess up the order of things, then I end up taking from people and things to fill up my life and feel good, even to feel good about God. i.e. The satisfaction people give me make me feel better about God, after all He has provided those relationships and things (my justification for seeking satisfaction outside of God's provision). But if I get it right and seek God first, and really that is just Him seeking me out, then I am able to give to others and to give away things. I wonder how I seek relationship with God. Do I relate to Him best through experiencing and seeing His creation? No, because again that only allows me to take from His creation (things and people). And really, His creation only holds me without excuse (Rom. 2) although His glory is clearly seen in the people and things He has created! I know Him best by responding in faith to the good news preached to me (Heb. 4:2) God uses His word in my life to pierce me to the soul (v. 12) and fulfill my longings.

I will continue in the things I have learned from His word and Has led me to salvation through faith in Jesus. (2 Tim. 2:14-15) and pass them on to others (2 Tim 2:2) And maybe if we end up like those believers in Acts 2 I will end up with a vPod and a sailboat - (just kidding:)

Exciting News!

Did you know that Prescott, AZ has an In and Out Burger? What is the world coming to?

Ravi Z.

I was listening to a podcast of Ravi 'Let my people think' and he makes me never want to watch T.V. I need to think and talk more, and watch less!