Friday, October 30, 2009

Wanting Something More




Sometimes the pull of the world is strong--too strong.
The bright flashes of the world blind you to the steady light of His Holy Word. You are drawn to the heavy beat of this life which drowns out the quiet pulse of His Spirit.
In the light of the day you're all smiles but when the golden beams disappear tears brim brightly in your eyes because you are left wanting something more.
You can't cry out for fear someone might hear but you want to scream until the stark pain inside becomes physical.

Empty, empty, empty--a silent mockery drums into your bleeding heart.

Why are the others satisfied?
How can they be so happy when their soul rings hollow?
Was there none others left hungry?
Were there no others passed by when the food was served?
Does the world satisfy their cravings only?

Still empty, empty, empty...

Your weary arms droop, no more outstretched to the heavens made of brass.
Oh how empty is this world! How shallow are her joys and comforts! How deceitful is the lulling slur of compromise! Oh how deadly is the comatose creeping into the lives of many!

Oh but how difficult is that other path which calls for more!
How blood-soaked are the steps that lead to satisfaction!

And yet praise the Lord, His grace is sufficient!

Each day you rise to fight once again, and each day He comes to join you in the ranks.

"BE YE SEPERATE"(2 cor. 6:17)
"DO NOT BE CONFORMED BUT BE TRANSFORMED"(rom. 12:2)

His battle-cries ring in your ears, urging you on to a life of something more.
A life of battling compromising with sin.
A life on the other path.

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