You know what's funny? How God works in our lives. Sometimes, we don't even realize we're missing something until He comes along and fills the void. It's like those little gaps in our hearts and souls that we never knew were there until His love and grace poured in.
I remember feeling this general malaise like something was off, but I couldn't figure out what it was. And then, BAM! God showed me His purpose for my life, and everything clicked. It was like a light bulb moment, and suddenly, I had direction and meaning. It turns out that there was a hole in my heart that God filled without me even knowing it was there.
It's like finding that one missing puzzle piece after searching everywhere. You finally spot it hiding in a corner; everything makes sense when it fits into the puzzle. Well, that's basically what God does in our lives. He finds those missing pieces, those voids we never knew existed, and fills them with His love, joy, and purpose.
This incredible verse in Psalm 107:9 says, "He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good things." It's a reminder that God knows exactly what we need, even when we're clueless. He fills the holes in our lives with amazing people and things that bring us fulfillment and make us feel complete.
I know I'm speaking in generalities, but think about it: Have you ever felt lonely and suddenly found a genuine friend who accepts you for who you are? That's God filling a hole with the gift of companionship. Or maybe you've had moments of doubt and uncertainty, and then you stumble upon a Bible verse or a sermon that speaks directly to your situation. That's God filling a hole with His divine wisdom and guidance.
I'm seriously grateful for how God fills the gaps in my life. He takes the ordinary moments, the everyday stuff, and transforms them into incredible blessings. He fills our empty spaces with His love, peace, and purpose, and trust me, we're never the same again.
God, indeed, knows us better than we know ourselves.
Sometimes, we might believe we want a particular job or relationship because it seems appealing, but God knows our needs and potential. He sees the bigger picture and guides us toward what will make us fulfilled and happy.
Open your heart to Him and let Him fill those holes you never knew existed. It's a journey of discovery, of being changed by His presence. When God fills the voids, you will be amazed at how complete and fulfilled you can truly feel.
Take a moment to reflect on your life and consider the gaps that might be waiting to be filled. Open your heart to God's love and guidance through prayer, scripture, or connecting with others in your community.
Share your journey with us in the comments below, or reach out to a friend who could use encouragement.
Janette Owens is the founder of Be Inspired For Real and owner of Be Inspired For Real LLC. She loves everything inspirational and has spent most of her life inspiring and motivating others through humor, prose, exhortation, and God's grace. Janette is the author of A Swan Song, an intimate collection of poems and short stories. Janette lives just outside of Memphis, Tennessee.
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