A little discomfort is not a bad thing

As often as we eat

out of boredom,

and are rarely hungry.

As often as we speak

without giving pause,

and fail to truly listen.

As often as we give-in

to cravings of the flesh,

(never hungering and thirsting

for righteousness).

We have lost something.

In our haste,

we rob ourselves

of rare treasure.

Waiting on the Lord

brings great gain.

Seeking God with all our

heart, soul, mind and strength,

takes some effort

some discomfort.

Have we,

in this time of

instant everything,

lost the art of

longing?

Given up our right

to indescribable joy?

Oh God, forgive us.

Us, because we all fall pray

to this deception.

Is there no good thing worth waiting for?

No treasure worth spending yourself to gain?

No good, you would sacrifice everything for?

Yes.

Yes, there is.

Father forgive us.

Father forgive me.

Father, transform us,

in spite of ourselves,

for your Name's sake and glory

and for our greatest good. 

Amen