Feeling Satisfied?

My Bible study this morning asked me some questions about feeling satisfied. What does being satisfied mean to me? You might want to ask yourself the same question. To me it means feeling full to the brim with contentment, joy and peace no matter what the circumstances. It might mean something totally different to you.

Is my soul entirely satisfied with Christ or is something not right and I feel empty? Am I "pining" for something in the depth of my soul that is not being fulfilled even though life is going smoothly? ? I think I've been away from Him for so long that I haven't even noticed that I haven't felt hungry or thirsty for Him. As a result, I have been discontent and not a lot of fun to be around. I've been trying to fill myself up with the wrong things and it just plain hasn't worked. Just being aware is the first step in the right direction.

"My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you." (Psalm 63:5)

One of my favorite things to do is eat a nice meal at a nice restaurant. I love fine dining! I also love rich chocolate; actually I don't get it when someone says something is too rich! Starting just yesterday I decided to get back on track regarding the amount of sugar I consume. It is not good for me. Last weekend I made the mistake of making a batch of chocolate chip cookies. I hadn't made any in a long time, but I thought I would be the good mom and wife (yeah right, using them as an excuse!). All I can say is, I ate the majority of them. I can't be trusted with chocolate chip cookies!

When it comes down to it, those cookies didn't make me feel better. They did not satisfy a need I had in the depth of my soul. I only felt guilty afterwards and I was miserable to be around. Ask any of my family members and they'll tell you.

Thank you Lord, for making me hungry and thirsty for You. I know in the depth of my soul that You are the only way to make me the person I want to be, and a joy to be around.

Have a great Tuesday!