Satisfied

Beyond the basic needs of life like water, food and shelter there remains a spiritual search for the satisfaction of the heart. People are born to love and be loved. And yet relationships are so 'complicated'. The very thing that brings us so much joy and happiness can also torment, frustrate and harm. Our imperfections disappoint, hurt and fracture even the best relationships. We don't know what to do when things go wrong. A common strategy of withdrawl or even abandonment through divorce, separation or 'disappearing' is not really a solution as much as a cop out. Until and unless we are healed on the inside of our hurts and disappointments; we become a part of the problem..... hurt people hurt other people. Inside of all of us is an imperfect and damaged spirit. We are broken. When we attempt to build lasting and satisfying relationships without dealing with our broken places we fail and disappoint.

When we are restored to an intimate relationship with God through Jesus there begins a process of soul healing that offers hope in all our relationships. Knowing you are loved perfectly and unconditionally yields a foundation for all other satisfying and stable relationships. People struggle in answering questions regarding issues of the heart.... "What does love look like?" Clearly, how you answer the questions of the heart determines whether you can ever really be satisfied. Love is real but it's also true. No myth will ever satisfy. We all need the real deal. Fortunately, he's been waiting for us all along. Jesus satisfies.

Jim