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“Let’s dream a little,” the speaker said. “If you could have anything, absolutely anything your heart desires, what would it be?” He paused and scanned the crowd.

Silence filled the packed room. Some in attendance seemed eager, pondering the question. Others shrank down in their seat, appearing too afraid to answer.

The speaker tapped on the microphone. “Come on, folks, are you with me? Wake up and use your imagination. What would it be?” When he still got no response, he continued. “More money? A new car? Bigger house? Better job? A trip around the world? What is it that would completely satisfy your soul?”

That’s a question we should all ask ourselves. What is it we’re searching for? What will it take for us to be truly content?

There’s a song that gives us the answer: Jesus. He is the only One who can completely satisfy our souls. His love, joy, and peace—along with every good and perfect gift that comes down from heaven—are worth more than anything this world has to offer. This world’s wealth and pleasures are temporary and fleeting. But the gifts Jesus offers are eternal.

There is a God-shaped void inside every single person. We can spend a lifetime searching for other things, but it’s a sacred space that only the Spirit of God Himself can fill. The good news is that when we seek Him first, above all else, He promises to give us everything we need. He even promises to give us the desires of our hearts when we delight in Him.

Don’t waste precious time on things that are temporal and meaningless. If you’re discontent and searching for satisfaction and true fulfillment, turn to Jesus. He is all you’ll ever need. That’s a promise.