Love That Lasts 5- Day Devotional Sample

My husband, as wonderful as he is, does not complete me or fill my heart. I  enjoy him, and I love doing life with him, but ultimately the Lord is the one  who satisfies every part of my soul. The Lord fills me with joy. The Lord knows my every thought and word and movement. He alone is the Lover of my soul. And at the end of the day, whatever happens or wherever your heart may be, you can rest knowing that you are deeply loved, cherished, and wanted by the King of kings. He knows all of you, every part, and loves you more than you will ever fathom, more than you can ever comprehend and more than anyone else ever will.

 

And as you wait on Him, you can have His hope be the anchor of your soul.  The hope that He is with you, He wants you, He desires you, He is for you, and He is working on your behalf. The hope that He hears you, He is in  control, and that He is good. I cling to Psalm 84:11: “The Lord our God is a  sun and shield; He gives grace and glory. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” . . .

 

 Likewise, God is giving you what is best in this very moment. You can trust  His good work in your life. God is writing a good story just for you. It’s your story. It doesn’t look like anyone else’s story. It’s unique, and set apart and beautiful. Even if it doesn’t feel beautiful, or is not what you would have written, it’s good and if you let Him, He will bring you into joy that you never thought possible, and that people will see and say, “Wow, your God is amazing!”

 

 But let’s be honest: we don’t always find ourselves in that place, do we?  Often we live with unmet dreams and desires—whether it’s for a season, a really long season, or the whole time we’re on this side of heaven. . . . For some, he wants to teach you that you don’t need to put your life on pause until you’re married—because that might never happen. You can live your life now. God has hopes and dreams and plans for you as a single person, not just as a married person. Marriage isn’t the finish line, Jesus is.