Desires of the Heart

I love how God knows our true desires--beyond image-seeking and satisfying the lusts of the flesh--and grants us fulfillment.

I remember years ago, at a job interview, the lady asked me where I saw myself in five years. I answered her honestly and said something along the lines of making enough money working from home so I could be home with my kids. She kind of chuckled and dismissed my comment as just some dream. But God knew. God knew the true desire I had, beyond any amount of money, to be home with my kids. Realistically though, I also knew that you gotta make money to pay the bills.

Upon our move to WV two years ago, I found myself working from home in a job that paid enough to keep our income above our expenses (praise God!) and am still working that same job. Shortly after that, I realized it was just about five years since that job interview. How amazing is that?!?

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." Ps 37:4 NIV

I don't know how many times since our move Ive had a strong desire to do something, but it involved more of the world than God. I would pray, God I want to do this, but I want to do it for You. (Everyday the desire to serve His kingdom in all I do grows.) Eventually, He brought (and continues to bring) the fulfillment of those desires.

Granted, He doesn't fulfill every desire to make a spoiled child out of me, but I've really noticed the ones He has. If I wasn't watching though, they could've easily passed right out of sight. God would not have received His due praise and I would've missed the joy of recognizing how blessed I truly am. Thank you Lord.