We enter the world, it seems, with simple expectations. We are wired to require loads of love, affection and unconditional approval.
As we grow older, we become more aware of our deeper wants and desires, and these can become a burden rather than a joy.
We find ourselves continually thwarted, stymied by our wishes. Disappointed by the world’s inability to meet our demands. We’re only human after all.
The Serenity Prayer is a great response to this endless struggle:
Yes! What to accept as part of this broken world, and what to fight against… don’t we all need that kind of wisdom?
When it comes to unfulfilled desire and our endless striving, one of the most memorable quotes I’ve found is this one by C.S. Lewis:
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”
The longer I live on earth, the more it makes sense that we are actually made for life after death, where our relationship with Jesus will be perfected.
Our desires, I believe, point to our longing for something much, much more heavenly than what we might find here. We are actually craving, from the core of our being, an eternal relationship with the one who created the most beautiful things we see and experience here on earth. The greatest romance? Jesus can beat that. The most breathtaking scenery? He created it. Your happiest, most euphoric moment? He was behind it.
As we come down from our earthly ‘mountaintop experiences’, we realise they will only pale in comparison to what is yet to come, for those who love God. We are undeniably made for another world. What a relief that is, and what a wonderful motivation to make this life count… for eternity.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
(2 Corinthians 4:17)
It's a God thing... 
Great post Ali! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Rick!
This is a beautiful post…it meant a lot to me today. Nothing we desire in this world can really satisfy our desire to have a closer relationship with God. Thank you!
I’m glad 🙂 thanks for reading, and so true! All that we enjoy here ultimately points to Him. He created all of it after all 🙂
Amazing post…I am going to share this one. Have a wonderful day!
Awesome! Thanks so much Brian! 🙂
Reblogged this on Brian's Blog and commented:
Fantastic post from my friend Ali…
this was fantastic!!! thank you for a great blog!
Thank you so much Terry! Be blessed.
Another wonderful post! I love your C.S. Lewis quote, it explains so much yes! 🙂 Blessings to you!
Thanks so much! It sums it up, doesn’t it 🙂
This was a great post! I like that C.S. Lewis quote – it’s not one I’d seen before. Thinking about this not being our final destination puts everyday worries into perspective.
It’s a favourite of mine 🙂 And thank you Janna. It certainly helps to understand and accept our earthly discontent I think.
I love how though you shared that we are made for another world, to use that for motivation to make this life count. 🙂 I realize that this world is not our home, but sometimes that comes off as arrogant to me or uncaring, and I don’t think that is really how we mean to be taken by that statement. You put it all so beautifully so that doesn’t happen. Thank you and God bless you, Ali, as you live for eternity right now!
Thank you Debbie! I know what you mean, and I agree. I think the idea of this world being temporary should comfort us when we’re struggling, and motivate us to make the most of the time we have. Thanks so much for stopping by, and may you be blessing to all your loved ones today x
Well said, my friend! I needed that reminder….Thank you.
Awesome 🙂 Thanks for dropping by Denise.