Enough

I was asked the question the other day, "when is enough, enough". I have pondered that question for days and the answer has been weighing heavily on me. Hence, it's time to blog :)
We in America are so driven. We have so much, yet we long for more. We think if we get that job promotion, or get this new car, or lose a little more weight, or finally get married, or if we have another child, or if we have another drink, or if we smoke just one more, or if we just become more spiritual, or if we have a better house, or finally get all our ducks in a row, or if we finally win first place, or if we finally get noticed that we will then be happy and satisfied. But we all know that is not the case. As soon as the "new car smell" dissipates, we are already looking for our next purchase. Or as soon as your tired feet cross the finish line, you are filling out the paperwork for the next race.

See, the fact is no matter how hard you try to fill that void in your life, it will never feel satisfying. Sure you can have a few drinks and forget that the hunger is there or you can seek a thrill and not notice that nag for a little while. But when everything settles and the room is quiet, there it is. The void you experience was created by your Maker and at the root of who you are whether you acknowledge it or not, your soul longs to have a relationship with Him.

So, am I saying you shouldn't work hard to buy a new car and you shouldn't challenge yourself and try to be your best. Absolutely not. Goals and achievements are what makes our culture so great. You can do anything you put your mind to. But at the end of the day, why are you doing those things? Are you doing them to bring you joy and as a means to live life to the full or are you just staying busy so you can quiet the ache inside of you as God patiently waits?

I am not standing on a pedestal. I write these things in front of a mirror talking to myself. I get out of focus and out of balance easily and often...but God's grace is so great. He is not a God with a list of rules. His burden is light. He just wants a relationship with you. He is standing at the door knocking, are you going to let Him in? Your choice. For me, it is a daily decision. Maybe you should give it a try - you might find that gnawing hunger satisfied.


Blessings!
Until Next Time,
Becca