Craving for Life
Ever since the day we were born all we ever wanted was dictated by our needs. Not yet grasping all that is available for our consumption, our insatiable need was attention. As babies we got all the attention we needed didn’t we; at least those of us fortunate enough to have at least one parent finding it difficult to bear our cries. We unintentionally sucked them dry. Their excitement of having us around quickly faded as we consumed their time. As we grew older, we learned of other things we could consume, toys, games, sporting activities, candy, food—you name it, we consumed it seeking to fulfill the need our parents couldn’t meet. The more we learned what was available the more we wanted, just like our dog that never seems to realize he may have had enough to eat. John calls this need for what is available an unsatisfying craving, the desire to be physically pleasured, to have everything we see, and to be proud of what we have.
As I reflect on the cravings of my heart, I can only thank God He is one of them. The other cravings bring me much grief as they are my weakness in the war against sin. I can never submit to Jesus lacking the knowledge as to why I should. Daily I find that what I don’t know about Him keeps me from His presence. “My people suffer for a lack of knowledge.” Jesus hates watching me suffer because of a lack of faith. He desires for me to have life free from grief as a product of faith placed in Him. He should be all that I crave, however the condition of my heart keeps this from being so. I am hopeful because He has sent me a helper guiding my way into harmonious relationship with Himself. I am assured that my faith in Him will persevere because He sealed my salvation when He made His home in me. One day, He will be all that I crave.
Jesus, you are sufficient; sufficient in love, grace, and mercy. You can sustain me and you will not lose me. I thank you for your protection. I thank you for your patients. I thank you for your love that craves my heart more than I crave yours. I am nothing without you and without you I can do nothing. Burn up the useless cravings of my heart. Divide that which is good and that which leads to destruction. Form my heart into the man you desire me to be and use me for your glory. Amen!
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