Father, Teach Us To Be Satisfied

Proverbs 27:20 is a very powerful evaluation of who we are as humans by God. 

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.
        It is probably even more accurate of our lives as Americans.  We are the greatest consumer society ever. Our cultural values of possessing and possessions have caused us to lose the concept of “enough.”  We don’t know what it means when it comes to food, money, sex, desires, recreation, or possessions in general. 

Yet, without this concept of “enough” we cannot truly appreciate life.  Nor can we see that we have been blessed so much, and have so much to give to others and to God’s Kingdom. 

That’s why fasting, tithing, giving to others, and sacrificing to God is so good for us! It continually trains and refocuses us.  As this week begins select one of these disciplines to get your heart, eyes, and life back in focus.  Maybe it will mean that you will fast for a day from television, or food. Maybe it will mean that you will commit to giving some of your time, money, or possessions to someone in need.  Maybe it will mean committing to give the Lord 10% of your income on a regular basis (if you aren’t already), or an offering to a Christian organization.  Whatever it is, take a moment to commit this to God through prayer and then do it.

‘Father, teach us to be satisfied. Help us to take joy in the simple things of life. We know that this approach will put us at odds with those around us, the messages/values of our society, and even ourselves but remove all else so that we might again rejoice in the life you’ve give us.’