What happens when you don't give a small child what they desperately desire? Anyone who has ever spent time with a small child can answer that question easily. Less easy to answer is what happens when you don't give an ADULT what they desire?
We are the microwave generation and are kids are worse. We have come to expect - and demand - instant gratification. Why spend 4 days reading a book when you can watch it on the TV in 2 hours? Why drive to the video store when you can download movies directly to your television in 3 minutes? Don't deal with pain - medicate. If you are having issues with your parents, text 20-30 of your closest friends. You can get advice and answers within seconds. Why work on your marriage when there are so many other people that will meet your needs (at least for an hour or so) online, at the bar or even next door?
Jesse James & Tiger Woods are only the most recent (and well publicized) examples of the hedonistic, instant everything, self-centered world we live in. Addiction, greed, infidelity are rampant and endemic to our society. Yet poll after poll declares that our nation believes in God, thinks it is important to have a personal relationship with Jesus, prays and attends church occasionally.
The only possible conclusion is that very few indeed of the people in this country actually live their lives based on what they say they believe. What do YOU believe? Does your life reflect it?
blessings on your day
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