Satisfied in Him

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." -John Piper

I have this quote written out on a piece of paper on a corkboard in my room, and I reread it last night. It's one of my favorite quotes, and it struck me once again.

I realized that lately I haven't been satisfying myself in God. I haven't been doing it intentionally, but I've been letting myself focus on other things. As a result, I've noticed that I've been restless lately, discontent and downhearted. I think I've been looking for fulfillment and peace elsewhere, without even realizing it at times.

There's another quote I really like by Michelle Graham from her book Wanting to be Her. She writes that "God did not put him in my life to fulfill my needs. Otherwise I wouldn't need God anymore," (Wanting to be Her, page 96). By "him" she means a boyfriend/fiancé/husband, but I also think it applies to any person in your life, or really anything at all, for that matter. God did not put my family, my boyfriend, my church, my school, or anything else, in my life to fulfill me or my needs. Anytime I try to find fulfillment or peace or satisfaction in anything other than God, I will be let down.

God designed us to want HIM, to desire HIM. And only He can fill that place in our lives, that hole in our hearts. We can find true satisfaction and real peace in Him alone. The part I think is so awesome is that when we are satisfied in God, He is glorified in us!!

Father, forgive me for looking for satisfaction and peace elsewhere. You alone can satisfy, and You alone can give us peace. Thank You for Your love and faithfulness. You are so faithful, so good. Help me to keep my eyes on You, satisfying myself in You alone. I pray that You will be glorified above all else!

"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." Psalm 90:14