“My heart was saying, “Lord, take away this longing, or give me that for which I long.” The Lord was answering, “I must teach you to long for something better.””- Elisabeth Elliot, Passion & Purity

Lord knows how many times my heart has echoed that! But it’s wonderful to think that by His amazing grace, even in the midst of these heart struggles, He is patiently, lovingly, firmly moving my focus from my desires (what I think I need) to what I really need – Him and more and more and more of Him – until they are one and the same.

The Psalmist knew this when he said…”How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.” Psalm 84:1-2

And God Himself says…

“Why do you spend… your labour for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.” Isaiah 55:2

He truly works all things together for your good dear believer. Seek Christ. Trust Him. 🙂

Journal entry 19/06/2015