"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4)

In this Christmas season many people are writing to Santa about what they want. Kids are telling parents and spouces are hinting to one another of what they want for Christmas. But it won't last.

Many toys will be broken before the 25th is over. The rest will lose their luster and fail to bring the promised joy after an all too finite period of time.

What does it mean to "Delight yourself in the Lord"? Marriage is an earthly image of the church's relationship with Jesus, so let's look at that relationship.

When you first met your spouce and an interest sparked, what did you do?

1. You did some research and found out their name. What are the names of God? What do they mean and say about his character?
2. You made time to spend with that person. When do you schedule time with God? Does he get what's left IF you feel like it?
3. You talked with them. How often do you pray? Are your prayer merely gimmie lists?

These are just a few ideas you get your juices flowing.

"and he will give you the desires of your heart." This does not mean that God becomes your own personal servant and that He must start meeting your demands. What it means is that as you spend time with him YOU will change. Your DESIRES will change. In fact you will only find satisfaction in Him.

Consider on this as we enter this CHRISTmas Season. You will only be content when you find yourself content with the Lord.