“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” -C.S. Lewis
What do we desire in life? What defines ultimate joy, happiness, contentment, peace, etc? For me, I do find myself striving, pushing, pulling, and longing for true satisfaction through what this world has for me.
“17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Philippians 3:17-21
I just want to encourage you not to be discouraged by what this world cannot offer. Remember that when we find our identity through Christ is the moment that we find true joy and contentment. Therefore, live in this world today, not trying to make it by earthly standards, rather, trying to live as though your priorities and mindset lie with Christ in Heaven. Amen.
