Two essential needs of human beings are food and water. If these are satisfied, the tendency is to then focus on other important needs like what gives meaning and purpose to life. Needs are indisputably allied with desire and longing.
A need implies the existence of internal stress to seek and satisfy whatever is required to reduce the stress that is felt. The drive to satisfy a need may create a vicious circle and consequently cause other problems that demand attention.
It’s helpful to ask, “Is what I’m doing good for me? How can I direct my resources toward what pleases the Lord God?” Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Ask God to create in you a longing for the righteousness of Jesus. This makes it possible for you to be in a loving, caring relationship with God and to be blessed by him.
Make this your first priority.
Commit
everything you do to the Lord. Trust him and he will help you. He will make
your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine
like the noonday sun.
~Psalm
37:5-6 New Living Translation
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