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Me:

Lord, there are times when I feel a deep longing for things I don’t have. These desires lead me to forget about You. I don’t turn to you in prayer, but instead try to fulfill them on my own strength, and that often leads to trouble. It even leads me down dark paths, to envy and conflict.

God:

My child, I see the desires burning brightly within you. It’s okay to have them, for they can motivate you and bring purpose to your life. But true fulfillment comes not from material possessions or worldly desires. When you chase after these things with a selfish heart, it creates a void that I cannot fill.

Me:

I do pray for things that I need. But sometimes, I feel like I’m not heard. I ask for things, but they don’t come, and it makes me wonder if I’m asking for the wrong things.

God:

My ways are not always your ways. Trust that I will provide for your needs, but perhaps not always in the way you expect. The greatest gifts could come disguised as challenges or unanswered prayers. When your motives are pure, focused on serving me and loving others, the things you seek will come in their own time, or I will replace them with something far greater.

Me:

Help me to let go of desires that don’t align with your will, Lord. Help me to ask with a pure heart, seeking what will bring you glory and my true good, not just temporary pleasures.

God:

Trust in Me, and I will guide your steps, my child. Seek My wisdom, and I will show you the path to true fulfillment. Focus on My will, and all else will follow. Find joy in the journey, and know that My love surrounds you always.

Me:

Thank you, Lord. Thank you for your love, your patience, and your guidance. Help me to trust in you completely. Grant me the wisdom to discern your will and the strength to live according to it. Amen.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:6–7

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🎧 This creative devotional is accompanied by music composed by yours truly.

Get the ambient album, Slowing Down To Grow, specially crafted for your times of meditation, reflection, solitude and rest.

Listen
Read
Breathe in…

Me:

Lord, there are times when I feel a deep longing for things I don’t have. These desires lead me to forget about You. I don’t turn to you in prayer, but instead try to fulfill them on my own strength, and that often leads to trouble. It even leads me down dark paths, to envy and conflict.

God:

My child, I see the desires burning brightly within you. It’s okay to have them, for they can motivate you and bring purpose to your life. But true fulfillment comes not from material possessions or worldly desires. When you chase after these things with a selfish heart, it creates a void that I cannot fill.

Me:

I do pray for things that I need. But sometimes, I feel like I’m not heard. I ask for things, but they don’t come, and it makes me wonder if I’m asking for the wrong things.

God:

My ways are not always your ways. Trust that I will provide for your needs, but perhaps not always in the way you expect. The greatest gifts could come disguised as challenges or unanswered prayers. When your motives are pure, focused on serving me and loving others, the things you seek will come in their own time, or I will replace them with something far greater.

Me:

Help me to let go of desires that don’t align with your will, Lord. Help me to ask with a pure heart, seeking what will bring you glory and my true good, not just temporary pleasures.

God:

Trust in Me, and I will guide your steps, my child. Seek My wisdom, and I will show you the path to true fulfillment. Focus on My will, and all else will follow. Find joy in the journey, and know that My love surrounds you always.

Me:

Thank you, Lord. Thank you for your love, your patience, and your guidance. Help me to trust in you completely. Grant me the wisdom to discern your will and the strength to live according to it. Amen.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:6–7

You can support what I do by:

- supporting this post
- collecting onchain music
- using my music for your projects
- or sharing with someone you care about.