“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” -CS Lewis
Do you feel like you’re lacking? Like something is missing? I agree with CS Lewis—we were meant for another world… or for a new, restored experience of this one.
So there’s a groan and a longing in our soul. For more. For better. For fullness… wholeness… complete restoration.
And… this is also true:
“Jesus has the power of God, by which he has given us everything we need to live and to serve God.” -2 Peter 1:3
We have what we need in this life to do what God is inviting us to do.
It’s both.
Something is missing or unfinished and our soul knows it.
And,
We have what we need to do what we’re here to do. It’s both.
I hope that’s encouraging, instead of confusing or defeating. We can take hope—and find peace—knowing that the longing or restlessness of our soul is telling a much bigger story. Yet, for today, I have what I need to be who I’m meant to be. The challenge and opportunity is tapping into the Source of Life, and the Supplier of “everything we need” and walking it out…. today.