I am sorry for those who lack hope. They turn toward empty endeavors to find their happiness. Many put their aspirations in material possessions such as homes, cars and jobs to give them a sense of security. Others bury themselves in hobbies or relationships with other people. None of these things are necessarily wrong to have, just pointless if we seek our happiness in them.
Time and again I come face to face with those looking for something they can’t define. Of course I hear the typical dismissive tones when my faith is discussed. Things like, “if that works for you” as though it’s some kind of magic eight ball I shake up for my answers to life.
Believing in Jesus did not bring ease to my life, quite the opposite. My life was turned upside down. Everything I had accepted as normal was a lie. The more I gave to my Lord the more he wanted from me and the biggest possession being asked for is my heart. This goes against a logical mindset and every day I am forced to make a leap of faith, letting go of what’s in my hand right now for the promise of something better tomorrow and eternally.
My heart breaks for those who continue to look for more in this life and yet casually dismiss the offer of salvation in Jesus. I may struggle with letting go of my logical thoughts but I don’t waiver one bit in knowing what I believe by faith.
“G. K. Chesterson summed up this counterpoint well when he suggested that when belief in God becomes difficult, the tendency is to turn away from him—but in heaven’s name to what?” As quoted by Ravi Zacharias, Beyond Opinion