It seems appropriate to write about an abundant life on the eve of Thanksgiving. It's 10:00 p.m. and I'm filled with gratitude. I'm no longer standing in a dessert waiting for the rain, rather I'm in the dessert living next to a well that never runs dry. This was the first holiday where loneliness wasn't grating against my heart. In times past I would yearn for my mother's hand to be in mine, for her companionship and consolation. Tears haven't been shed over loss instead my heart looks gratefully to the heavens and I thank God for the abundance of what He's given me. I'm still single, working the same job and all my friends are married. Externally nothings changed - except one key thing, my heart.
Through fasting, multiple daily Bible readings and much prayer my sorrow has been transformed. Tears have brought compassion, loneliness; solitude, loss; fulfillment. The Lord has been teaching me the key to contentment is in seeking that which is spiritual. The spiritual can never be touched by the evil in this world. Seeking the spiritual has freed me from being a slave to my desires. I never thought that the cutting away of my desires would lead to freedom. This freedom has given me the abundant life I've dreamt for. I hope you ensue godliness with all you have. You will never be disappointed with Christ. never.never.never.
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