Wholeness Pt 3: Thirsty

Wholeness Part 3: Thirsty

I’m not yet desperate enough to do anything about the conditions that are making me desperate. — Ashleigh Brilliant

Recently, I binge watched episodes from previous seasons of Married at First Sight, a show about modern day arranged couples who are introduced to each other on their wedding day. They spend eight weeks together and then decide whether they want to stay married or get a divorce. Oftentimes the women are overly excited to end the misery of their singlehood with hopes of spending their life with a companion. They’re thrilled to show off their other half and brag about being married. But they’re often disappointed because their partner is not as enthused, or there are red flags. In these cases, the bride feels empty inside.

Expecting a spouse to provide happiness or bring fulfillment is breeding grounds for desolation. We must be whole before pursuing a significant other. Our soul and spirit need to be healthy before connecting our lives with another person, especially if we’re seeking a life partner. I heard it said that the worst kind of loneliness is feeling lonely inside a marriage. Expecting a spouse to rid loneliness, make us happy, or otherwise fulfill us, is a setup for dejection.

We must be whole before pursuing a significant other. Our soul and spirit need to be healthy before connecting our lives with another person, especially if we’re seeking a life partner.

The urban dictionary defines thirsty as “too eager to get something; desperate.” While this eagerness is typically for sex, the urban dictionary points out that someone could be eager to get compliments, validation, attention, etc.

No amount of money, material things, success, relational contacts, fame, sex, education, love, or adventure will make us feel complete. After accumulating all these things, there will always be one more thing we strive for to be happy.

Prayer

Lord, thank You so much that You provide the wholeness we need. Thank You that we don’t have to search anywhere else to attempt to fill voids in our lives. I pray that You will help us invite You into every area of our lives. Help us build an intimate relationship with You so we’ll experience Your living water welling up in us to eternal life. Help us enjoy an abundant life with you. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Exercise

Is there anything or anyone you’re longing for? What or who is it? How will this accomplishment, item, or person improve your life? Will it (or they) make you whole?

Fun Fact

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, only 1% of earth’s water is drinkable! Nearly 97% is salty or otherwise undrinkable, and 2% is stored in icebergs and glaciers