Not too long ago I came across a scripture that deeply impacted me. It’s found in Psalms 107.9 but don’t read it yet. First I want to let you in on why it was so significant to me and my hope is that it would be significant to you as well.

I am the type of person who loves to fill their life with fun and experience. I rarely sit still and am always onto the next thing that brings excitement and joy into my life. I know, that doesn’t sound too bad huh? Here is the problem.

When it comes to dealing with pain or difficulty in my life, my first instinct is to pretend it doesn’t exist and go play golf (or whatever the activity of choice is at that time). I tend to have a difficult time sitting, processing and dealing with hurt or pain in my life.

As a result, the activities that once brought me joy are a fake replacement for peace and satisfaction, and it shows. Do I stop? No, if I am not careful it can become a cycle that leaves my soul thirsty for true peace and satisfaction. I become restless, angry and overall dissatisfied. If you have ever felt like this before let me help you. Here is the verse.

“For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the

hungry soul with goodness.”

Psalms 107.9

What I’ve learned is this, HE satisfies my soul, the person of Jesus is the only thing that can bring peace and joy into my life. You might hear that and say “duh, how did you not know that?” but let me explain.

Often times we use Jesus as a means to things that we think will bring joy and satisfaction. We think that He will bring us good gifts that bring peace and joy, but nothing that He has in His hands will ever fulfill you if you first haven’t found fulfillment in His face. True joy, peace and satisfaction come from Him.

The second word in this verse began to leap off of the page when I realized this. “For He satisfies…” . Nothing else can adequately do the job but Him.

Now, no matter how restless my soul gets these days, I close my eyes and recite this verse as a reminder that my peace, joy and satisfaction are found in the Son of God. Every time I do, He meets me. He shows up and calms my soul and fills me with His goodness.

If you are constantly restless, worried or dissatisfied with life, try meditating on this verse, allow The Lord to be the peace you are searching for. I don’t care what it is, if its not Him it wont satisfy for long.

With love,