Instant Pleasure

October 8, 2022

Surprise. I moved back to Texas. I just love the place God brought me into a year ago. Not to mention the fact that it ripped the vegan right out of me. Yeah, I eat meat basically raw now. and steak is my favorite food.

I will say though that people here don’t wear cowboy boots nearly as much as I expected. So my Ariats are picking up some dust. But as soon as you step outside of Dallas, there are more cowboy boots and hats than there are clouds in the sky.

I love that though. Living in the city with the wholesome country vibes always at a fingertips reach.

I’ve been watching God provide lately over and over just at the moment I need. and I’ve been thinking a lot about timing.

Temporary satisfaction, relief, pleasure. I’ve been praying about how to reach a society that’s been bred to crave these things. What would I want with a God who’s not going to answer my prayers right away and wait to give me the reward when I die?”

But there is such a present joy that comes from the Father here on earth. While I can think of no greater gift than being with Him for eternity, there’s also a going through life with Him that I do not want to miss.

While the great reward may be later, there is SO MUCH of His gift that exists now. There’s an instant relief when you leave all your worries at the foot of the cross. There’s a peace in knowing the one who created you knows your next steps. There’s a warmth in walking with Him and seeing how He looks at every one of His children. There’s a beauty in seeing His creation and what His creation has created. There’s a relief in allowing Him to carry you through the valleys & a joy in dancing with Him through the victories. There’s a steady hope amidst an earthly uncertainty and an unwavering truth amidst an ever-changing world. There’s a comfort in not having to earn His grace. There is forgiveness in an unforgiving world. There’s a nearness in a world of isolation. There’s an overwhelming love from the one who is love Himself. There is identity & purpose.

God has opened and closed doors in His perfect timing and He has showered me with the gift of His presence every step of the way.

I’m so excited to call Texas home again.