” Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.” Psalm 2:12
Needs in our life verse desires in our life. So many of us have a way of getting these two mixed up. Our society has allowed us to create in our mind the ideas that our desires are our needs. There is, however, a distinct difference in the bible. According to the bible, needs are things that are essential for life and our well-being. These are things that are in line with the will of our God in heaven. Our basic needs consist of food, clothing shelter, water, healthcare, companionship, and love. God promises us that he will meet each and every one of these needs on behalf of those who have faith. Desires, on the other hand, are things in our lives that we want for ourselves or others. Desires are often base upon enjoyment, ease of life, craving, aspirations and yearnings. They display selfishness and very narrow thinking. Even though God may fulfill some of our desires he does not promise or grant all of our wishes. Many today believe that if the Lord does not grant our wants, he is unfaithful. That is not the case. It is easy to deceive ourselves into believing that our own desires are our needs in life. We must step back, slow down, pray for wisdom and understanding. We must find out what God’s plan is for our journey. If we cannot complete God’s plan in our life without something, then it is a need. Our needs are hinged upon the Lord’s plan for us and how he needs us to complete our task. It is important that we do not mistake our wants for our necessities in life. It is vital that we put God first in our lives. When we do, our actions and our intentions will change. Our desires will then become different because we are different. It is when we allow ourselves to get in the way of the Lord and his plan that our desires become a stumbling block. If we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and listen carefully to the direction the Holy Spirit is showing us, he will not fail in delivering our necessities. If, however, we allow self to get in the way then selfishness and narrow vision takes over and we are hindered from listening to and following our Lord in the way he wants us to go. Our needs are much greater than our desires. Pray, praise and follow! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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