Life is a progression of varied sorts. We progress through school, getting promoted from one grade to the next based on performance. We desire progression with our careers – going from one to another using the previous job as a stepping stone, hoping for income increases or job promotions. We desire to progress from apartments to houses to McMansions. OK, maybe not that one as I don’t desire to do more cleaning, especially windows 🙂
We have this drive for MORE.
We long for MORE.
But what if this longing for MORE is God given? What if He planted it in each of our hearts so we would long for more of Him?
I wonder how often I have missed what He has had for me as I longed for MORE or perhaps went in search for something other. Can it be there are times we already have the more or are in the place we should be – but don’t even know it?
Can it be the MORE, the sacred even, is found right in the middle of our everyday experiences?
Can the MORE we’re looking for be had in the very place we currently find ourselves, but misplaced longings cause us to miss it?
I’m thinking of Jacob who lay down one night to go to sleep. Sleep – a normal and needed and everyday occurrence.
“Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely The Lord is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!” (Genesis 28:16, NLT)
The Lord can invade every space, every moment in time. In the very place we are, in the happenings of today, He can show up, invading our lives with MORE of His Presence. Jacob’s response was to set up a memorial, to worship and praise God for His provision in his life. The memorial was to serve as a reminder of God’s Presence and to point the way for future generations.
It could be we are on holy ground already. We may well be in the place of blessing. The place where God will fill our longings and we may be totally unaware. We may be already positioned in the very place where God will show up and give us MORE.
And the MORE He will give us is …
MORE of Himself.
MORE of His blessing.
Today I am joining … Three Word Wed., Wedded Wed., Wed. Prayer Girls, Whimsical Wed., Works For Me, A Little R & R.
Oh, what a great thought. I do think God puts the desire in our heart for a reason and He will fulfill that desire.
Laura, may our hearts and longings always align with His heart. Grateful for you!
“It could be we are on holy ground already. We may well be in the place of blessing. The place where God will fill our longings and we may be totally unaware. We may be already positioned in the very place where God will show up and give us MORE.” Oh my! Needed this today – glad I chose your post to read from the lineup over at Simply Beth’s Three Word Wednesday. Excellent.
Thank you for encouraging me with your comment. Grateful He placed on my heart what needed to be read. Blessings!
I have spent so much of my life searching. This is a perfect reminder for me today. Thank you! It is when I stop and look around, I see all the “more” already in my life. I truly believe I’m finally exactly where I’m supposed to be. Trusting God and letting Him lead and give in His time is a fantastic way to live :).
Candace, it is so true. As we stop going & doing, we often finally see He has led us where He desires! Blessings!
I’ve thought about that being on holy ground – It’s the Kingdom here on earth thing – I think, when you make glorifying God your reason to live, I think you are more able to see the Kingdom around you. I think it opens your eyes. I love the idea of God planting a seed for more – of wanting him. Way Cool! Thanks for opening my mind a little bit more!
Love that we all make each other think more, think deeper, think differently.
This made me think of Lysa TerKeurst’s book “Made to Crave.” It’s been a while since I read but I actually just opened her book and found myself on these words, “God made us capable of craving so we’d have an unquenchable desire for more of Him, and Him alone.” Thank you for point me back to this with your message. Much love. xoxo
It’s been a while since I read it too. May we crave Him alone! May He bless you, Beth!