Sometimes we behave like children in a toy shop. We want this, and that, and then something else. The many options confuse us and create an enormous restlessness in us. When someone says, "Well, what do you want? You can have one thing. Make up your mind," we do not know what to choose.
As long as our hearts keep vacillating among these many wants, we cannot move forward in life with inner peace and joy. That is why we need inner and outer disciplines, to go beyond these wants and discover our mission in life.
For further reflection...
"Draw near to God and God will draw near to you..." - James 4:8 (NRSV)
Your response...
How do you move beyond restlessness to peace and joy? Please feel free to share your insights. Comment on this Daily Meditation.
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