February 28
Finding Fulfillment
Beyond the Surface
“God, you are my God. I seek you with all my heart. I thirst for you, as if I’m in a dry, dry land where there is no water.”
Psalm 63:1, NIrV
Yasmine loved her home. Every corner was filled with beautiful furniture, stylish decorations, and the latest gadgets. She took pride in keeping up with trends and often received compliments from friends who admired her style. But behind her curated Instagram-worthy life, Yasmine was drowning in debt.
It started small—a credit card purchase for a new sofa, then a little loan to upgrade her wardrobe. Soon, it became a habit. She borrowed money for vacations, for designer bags, and even for things she didn’t truly need but felt she had to have. The temporary rush of buying something new always faded, leaving her with the weight of unpaid bills and a gnawing sense of emptiness.
One evening, Yasmine sat in her perfectly decorated living room, scrolling through her phone. She saw pictures of other people’s homes, their vacations, and their “perfect” lives. Instead of feeling inspired, she felt hollow. “Why do I still feel like something’s missing?” she whispered to herself.
That night, unable to sleep, she grabbed a Bible her mom had given her years ago. It had been gathering dust on a shelf, but something compelled her to open it. She randomly landed on Psalm 63:1. The words struck her deeply: “God, you are my God. I seek you with all my heart. I thirst for you, as if I’m in a dry, dry land where there is no water.”
Yasmine closed her eyes and let the words sink in. She realized she had been trying to quench her inner thirst with material things, but none of it had satisfied her soul. She hesitated, unsure if God would even listen after she had ignored Him for so long. But in that quiet moment, she whispered, “God, if You’re there, help me. I don’t want to feel empty anymore.”
In the weeks that followed, Yasmine began to make changes. She cut back on her spending and started paying off her debts. More importantly, she started spending time with God each morning, reading the Bible and praying. The process wasn’t easy, but she felt a new sense of peace that no purchase had ever brought her.
One day, a friend complimented her on a new outfit. Yasmine smiled and said, “Thank you, but honestly, I’m learning that joy doesn’t come from things. It comes from knowing God.”
Prayer:
Thank You for being the one who truly satisfies our souls.
Forgive us when we seek fulfillment in the things of this world instead of in You.
Like Yasmine, we often try to fill our emptiness with what cannot last.
Teach us to seek You with all our hearts and to trust You to provide for our needs.
Lord, help us find joy and contentment in Your presence, even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.
Thank You for meeting us in our dry and thirsty moments, refreshing us with Your love and peace.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
