Julian Lowe, pastor and church leader, made these statements.

In the past, I have lived with a God who saves, but does not satisfy.
Nothing I’ve ever done, accomplished, or achieved has satisfied my soul.
I thought satisfaction would come through achievement, growth, money, and influence.
Everything I have ever done has failed to satisfy me.
My new journey is to discover the Jesus that saves and satisfies.

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This is the universal struggle. The getting saved part is easy. It’s the being satisfied part that is difficult. It is a lifelong assignment to bring your hopes, dreams, wishes, wants, needs, desires, and preferences in alignment with Jesus.

Contentment is a learned skill. And it is a long, slow skill.

Keep growing.

Prayer

Father, thank you for saving me. Let’s keep working on the desires of my heart and soul. Thank you for your patience. Remember, I’m the slow one. Amen.

Scripture

Paul said,

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV)