The Promise or the Fix?

​I've found myself at a crossroads, asking if I want a promise or a fix. The pain of deception still lingers, a reminder of the times I've settled for temporary solutions. But I've come to realize that while we seek to fill the emptiness in our emotions with "good things," we often end up heartbroken. Temporary fixes are just that – temporary.

Our culture has conditioned us to seek instant gratification, to microwave our problems away. But just as microwave food lacks the nutrients and flavor of a slow-cooked meal, quick fixes leave us empty and unfulfilled. God's promises, on the other hand, are like a slow-cooked meal – they take time, but the outcome is worth the wait.

God's promises bring peace, love, favor, and grace, and are not a quick fix, but a lifetime supply (Psalm 119:105). They are the antidote to the emptiness we feel, the anchor that holds us steady in the midst of uncertainty (Hebrews 6:19). Waiting is the key to enjoying them, and in the waiting, He is with us, perfecting the recipe, adding flavor, and preparing us for our own good (Romans 8:28).

A fix might get us good for a time, but it will leave us empty. Everything that's good is temporary, but the things that come from God are valuable and eternal (1 Peter 1:3-4). God doesn't want us to just live in the moment; He wants us to live in a place where our life has purpose and meaning (Jeremiah 29:11).

As I reflect on my own journey, I'm reminded that God's promises are not a Band-Aid, but a transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17). They are the difference between a life that's merely existing and one that's truly living. So, I'll choose the promise, not the fix. I'll wait for God's timing, trusting that it's worth the wait (Isaiah 40:31).

—MC©️

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