That one desire

Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. (Psalm 73:25-26)

I am going to ask a tough question this morning. What do you desire most on this earth? Answer honestly, because anything short of true honesty is just foolishness. The more 'religious' of us would immediately answer, "Why, God of course", but we might not be living in a manner that shows that dedication and desire. The more 'honest' of us would reluctantly admit it should be God, but things and people get in the way of that dedication at times. 

Desire goes a long, long way in determining our actions, doesn't it? If we desire something sweet, even if we are on a diet, we will go all out to find a recipe that will allow the 'sweet tooth' to be satisfied, don't we? The craving or desire demands satisfaction. If our craving or desire is for earthly things, that is what we will pursue. If it is for God's presence and grace to be evident in our lives, we will desire to move heaven and earth to see that fulfilled!

We have an 'advocate' who will come to our aid in 'moving heaven and earth' in order for that desire to be fulfilled. God always honors the desire to know him more, learn of his ways, and expand our focus from ourselves to others around us who are hurting and in need of his grace. All we 'pursue' on this earth will pale once we see what he has in store for us. The world has a way of wearing us down, but God's grace has a way of strengthening our mind, will, and emotions.

Our emotional health is frequently tied to that which we pursue the most frequently. If we fill our minds with 'mindless' activity, our minds will be open to just about anything because they are in 'passive mode' most of the time. If we pursue God's truth, not haphazardly or on occasion, but with a tenacity that shows we desire fulfillment, we will find him! Just sayin!