Spiritual Contentment

What a beautiful morning! The sun is shining and there are blue jays and a cute little brown bird playing tag between the maple tree and the holly bush outside my window. They are having a great time flying in figure eights back and forth. They appear to be content and happy
in the space that God has created for them.

The question that comes to mind then is, am I content in the space that God created for me? Sometimes I would say yes. Other times, well, not so much. But then I have to ask why, what makes me unsatisfied, discontent or empty?

I have found that in my search for satisfaction and fulfillment at times I am looking for the wrong supply. When I am sad, I retreat to quiet. When I am burdened or feel overwhelmed by circumstances I go shopping trying desperately to find something to fill the hole or ease the pain, soothe my conscience. Problem is none of that, not even buying the coolest
piece of technology, cutest purse or gooiest dessert will satisfy the need I am trying to fill. There is only one place, one source of love and comfort that will bring joy back into my life; Jesus.

It says in the Bible that He alone is the Way the Truth and the Life (John 14:16). That He heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3). That He fills us (Col 2:10). He completes us (Phil 1:6). He provides all that we need ( 2 Cor 9:8). His promises are genuine. He is faithful. I can trust Him with all that I am, all that I need, all that I will ever do for the glory of His kingdom. I can know deep in my heart that He will not abandon me in my time of need or in times of triumph. He is always with me. And He sends
me angels dressed in friendship to be the arms of comfort I need when a real live flesh covered hug is what I crave. Thank you for being there when I need you and thank you for listening, or in this case reading, the ramblings of a sometimes confused but faithful child of God. Thank you for being an Angel in my life.