Satisfaction

What does this mean to you...Satisfied?

Are you satisfied?

I (Jen) want to share with you what the Lord has reminded me of in my own heart recently.  In the midst of a waterline breaking and having no running water for about 9 hours the Lord was speaking ( amazing if we 'be still' and listen in the moments of chaos ). I heard something like this:

 Are you satisfied with Me?  Of course, Lord! What about when there is no water? Oh...  Because I AM your living water (John 7:37).  Are you satisfied with Me when the kids are all in chaos? But Lord, it's been one of those days... Because I AM your peace (Is.9:6).  Are you satisfied with me when you are in stress? If this could just get this fixed, then... Because I AM your burden carrier (Mt.11:28-30).  Are you satisfied with me when you have no power? Try brushing 5 kids teeth and washing dishes in the pitch black... Because I AM full of power! (Ps. 147:5)  Are you satisfied with me when your house is 1100 square feet and 7 people crowd it daily?  Are you satisfied with me when conflict arises in the Body of Christ? Are you satisfied in Me all day long? Ummm, what would that look like Lord?

If I am honest and dig into the depths of my heart, most of the time, I can say no.  IF I was satisfied with Christ every day, every hour, every minute... then why do I fret when my plan is thwarted? Why do I need to feel accomplished?  Why do I compare? Why do I think this or that will make life better? Why does that person irritate me?  Why do I get upset when my born sinner children sin?  Why do I really join that group or league?  Why do I have fears? Why this...  why that?  If Christ satisfies me completely, I would not do the things I do, say the things I say, or think the things I think.

Therefore, I am aware of my lack in complete satisfaction in Christ at all times and pray that the Spirit will transform my heart in this.  Can you imagine being satisfied in Christ alone and what our lives would look like through complete satisfaction in Him?

May we be the Body of Christ that allows our lives to be transformed so that our satisfaction and joy is found in the One who gave Himself for us.