A week ago, I was in charge of a high school girls' retreat. We talked about a woman's indentity and desires and what that really means for our everyday lives.
For the longest time, I have struggled with the desire for a man in my life- someone to complete me. Until recently, I thought that once I had a boyfriend/husband I would feel complete and more satisfied with my life. So many of my friends think this way. They may not say it "flat out" like me, but its definitely hinted in their words. "Why can't I have a boyfriend like everyone else?" and "My boyfriend and I should just get married. Then everything would be alot better." Or in their actions. It hurts to see a friend go through a cycle of boyfriends all because she's looking for fulfillment.
This is a lie. No person can truly fill that role for someone else, and its dangerous to have expectations that someone else can fulfill your deepest desires.
Only Christ can do this.
I am learning this again and again. It's a process. God and I are on a journey together. He surprises me with new thoughts on the subject of fulfillment all the time. I am excited to learn my next lesson from Him.
