We have many wants in life, don’t we? I know I do. But I’ve noticed that my wants change as I get older. I don’t seem to want the same things I did when I was younger.
I’m not saying all my wants are unselfish now, but what I want in life—and out of life—has definitely changed. I don’t seem to care as much about getting what I want.
It reminds me of a saying: “A healthy man has many wants, but a sick man only has one.”
If you could narrow your wants in life down to one thing, what would it be? Would it be success, the healing of a loved one, or financial security?
The good news is that no matter what age or stage of life you’re in, God can handle all of your wants—even the selfish ones.
Psalm 55:22 tells us, “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”
When we surrender our wants and desires to God, we’re saying, “God, can you please handle this for me?” And when we do that, our wants and desires begin to align with His purpose, not ours.
No matter what you’re facing right now, God has the power and wisdom to handle it.
Take a moment to give your burden to God. Ask Him to fill you with His desires for your life. He won’t let you slip and fall into selfishness.
If your burden is a loved one, tell God all about it. I mean ALL about it. He already knows—He just wants you to talk to Him about it. Then, trust that He will take care of it.
Think it Over:
- Ask yourself if your wants are aligning with God’s desires for you.
- What is really burdening you? Take time to give it to God.
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