Dear Friends,
\nMy father-in-law often states that the reason for our frustration stems from attempting to get people to do what you want them to do.\u00a0 After I’ve vented for a while, he’ll state, “So your problem is getting people to do what you want them to do.”\u00a0 Regardless of the problem, that seems to be the real issue.\u00a0 If we’re looking to others to be perfect and to do what we want them to do, then we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment and grief.\u00a0 We, by our very nature, are imperfect.\u00a0 Only God is perfect and our longing for perfection, however allusive, will only be obtained in Christ our Savior.\u00a0 Seek Him first, and all other desires will be fulfilled in Him.\u00a0 Be blessed!\u00a0 Scott<\/p>\n
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\nRemember that you live in a fallen world: an abnormal world tainted by sin.\u00a0 Much frustration and failure result from your seeking perfection in this life.\u00a0 There is nothing perfect in this world except Me.\u00a0 That is why closeness to Me satisfies deep yearnings and fills you with Joy.<\/p>\n
I have planted longing for perfection in every human heart.\u00a0 This is a good desire, which I alone can fulfill.\u00a0 But most people seek this fulfillment in other people and earthly pleasures or achievements.\u00a0 Thus they create idols, before which they bow down.\u00a0 I will have no other gods before Me!\u00a0 Make Me the deepest desire of your heart.\u00a0 Let Me fulfill your yearning for perfection.<\/p>\n
Exodus 20:3 3 \u201cYou must not have any other god but me.<\/p>\n
Psalm 37:4\u00a0 4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart\u2019s desires.<\/p>\n
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Friends, My father-in-law often states that the reason for our frustration stems from attempting to get people to do what you want them to do.\u00a0 After I’ve vented for a while, he’ll state, “So your problem is getting people … Continue reading