The Hurting

We don't realize how many hurting people there are out there.... including us. Many times people act happy simply because they don't want people to know the real them. They think that if people only knew what they really are like, then they would not like them and would reject them. Many times, they are right. People are not always what we wish they would be. We all fail others at one time or another, so why do we rely on others for approval? They may end up giving us some kind of approval, but I can guarantee you that it won't be very filling. It will only last for a little while. The only One that can fill our deepest desires and spiritual needs is Jesus. He is the answer. He is the One that constantly has a Peace that surpasses all understanding and knowledge. He's amazing. Why don't we constantly seek Him on a new level? Why do we settle for less? Why do we constantly ignore the fact that billions of people are hurting out there in order to allow ourselves to become lazy? We don't just say, "I'm willing." We say, "Here I am. I will go wherever you send me, even if I don't feel like it." We have to give our lives over to God or he can't do anything with them. You can't expect Him to give you a fruitful life if you sit on the couch all day long. It's like not giving an artist a slab of clay and expecting him to make an amazing pot out of it. It's not going to happen. It's as simple as that. We need to hear what God hears and see what he sees. He doesn't see surface appearance- He sees souls... lost souls that need Jesus more than anything else on the face of this planet. And you know what? Sharing the answer with these people is rewarding. Words can not even begin to describe the rush and excitment God gives you after you have shared with them the key to their gate. It's amazing....