Living as though He is enough...

It is so easy to get wrapped up in life. Pursuing goals, maintaining relationships with family and friends, being involved in "church activities", and for me - my most recent endeavor is finding a life in the place that is called home. One thing i don't know if it is a personal thing or a human thing. But why am i always seeking the next thing in life? Why can't i enjoy the now?

As i was driving home from church the other night, singing along with the music like i always do. Singing a song that i have heard too many times, but this time it really caught my attention. Its a song called "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North. This is what it says:

"Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away

Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run

And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life

Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go"

Every time i try to add things to my life to make me feel more normal, or even after i achieve this ONE thing it will be enough its like saying "Lord you just aren't enough..i need more of something else." Wouldn't it make more sense to say "Lord, i need You more. I need to be closer to You, because only in You will i ever find my purpose. God help me learn to live knowing that You are enough and to live it out daily."

So until next time, ask yourself: Do i live as though He is enough...