Puzzles

 Jeremiah 17:9

     Sort pieces, side and middle; build edge, starting with corners or obvious colors/patterns; start filling in the middle; place last piece; sit back and enjoy the finished product, satisfied that you have completed something and solved at least one puzzle to your day.
     And yet, even when I feel so accomplished, I'm always reminded that I can never truly accomplish anything by myself. Only God can, in and through me. No matter how calming or satisfying the building of a puzzle may be, there is always something that can never be satisfied. Unless...I go to Jesus. Only my King can satisfy every longing, calm every nerve, bring joy to a tired heart, and give strength and determination to a weak resolve. He is the fulfillment of every longing, the maker of every dream, and the satisfaction of every desire. God created us to be satisfied by only Him. 
     The world has much to offer, and nothing to give. It tempts and teases in an attempt to draw us away from our Heavenly Father. But it only has empty promises, quick fixes, addiction and imprisonment to offer us. Don't buy the lie that to be happy you must follow your heart. For "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9) 
     Our hearts will lead us astray; we must follow instead the Word of God, who is Jesus. Our emotions and feelings are fickle; changing with the wind, telling us to do what will make US happy. Jesus tells us to follow His example and do what makes HIM happy. And ultimately, that is what will make US happy; making HIM happy. This is how we are created. 
     Praise the Lord, for He is good, and His way is perfect!
     May this drive you to seek your God in a new way. When you are tired, thirsty, hungry, lonely, angry, sad, excited, restless, impatient, or anything else, turn to Jesus. He is waiting to be your Everything. 


~Victoria Eira