A close friend just told me that he needs to reestablish his focus on God. I asked him why he came to this realization and to explain his reasons. He simply stated:
"I've been searching and searching but have been coming up empty. Whether it's my troubles, my finances, or my addictions, I'm ultimately coming up empty and feeling empty."
Emptiness is a powerful word. Dictionary.com describes it as: without force, effect, or significance; hollow; meaningless.
Obviously, I was concerned about my friend's struggles, but I knew he was headed in the right direction when he told me this. Turning his attention and focus on the Almighty will relieve the emptiness, because with God comes fulfillment. The definition of fulfillment is: the state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization. When my friend puts his eyes on God, he will finally feel complete and content... anything else is just a quick fix. It says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." My friend's search is over. God promises peace to people who listen to him. (Psalm 85:8)
Where do you turn when you are feeling empty?
A cool site to check out: www.Crosslinechurch.com Listen to some of JP's past sermons.
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Love the post, matt! way to encourage your friend and give him the real deal. you are awesome!
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