Doing things that really matter with our lives.” Finally, the Archers said with exasperation, “No, not those things. They asked again, “That’s all fine, but what do you really want in life?” Again, my parents tried to satisfy them: “Good relationships at church. A long marriage filled with love.” But the Archers weren’t satisfied. My folks answered as honestly as they could: “Health for our family. Finally, the concluding question came: “Dave and Martha,” the Archers asked, “what do you really want in life?” Out of the blue, they were asking my parents good but unusual questions, as if leading to some big conclusion. Many years ago, my parents had a peculiar conversation with some friends from church, whom I’ll call the Archers.
Today’s devotion is part of the series Following Jesus Today. What do you want in life? Honestly, what do you really want in life? You may know the “right answers” to this question, but as you take an honest look at how you’re living, what is actually true for you? Jesus challenges us to be honest about our deepest desires, so that our hearts might be transformed to be more like the heart of God.
0 kommentar(er)
