Seeking Pleasure
God designed humans with a natural desire to pursue pleasure. Pleasure was to come from our intimate relationship with God and then overflow into our human relationships and experiences.
The problem is, we get consumed with desire for things that only bring temporary satisfaction. Seeking pleasure above all else has been described down through the ages as the focus of fools rather than that of the wise. Whether it is avoiding work, failing to listen to the wisdom of another, or planning and scheming to get ahead, these are described as things that bring temporary pleasure but, in the end, always bring trouble. Our addiction and the chaos of life it brings certainly fits into this category.
We often experience pleasure when we are kind to others. God gets great pleasure in adopting us into His family and who of us doesn’t find joy in knowing that we are loved and belong.
God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. (Ephesians 1:5 NLT)
Whether it’s tasting that first cup of coffee in the morning or laying our head on the pillow at night, let’s be mindful of God’s goodness and all the simple pleasures that fill our day.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to listen to Your guidance so I live on the path that leads to joy and satisfaction each day. Help me to live in Your presence and experience pleasure that is so much more fulfilling than anything addiction has to offer. Amen
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