This type of lifestyle results in an overwhelming sense of emptiness. It's a sick cycle--the more you have, the more you want. You never have enough; you're never completely satisfied.
I'm no expert, but I do know that seeking to fill the void in your life with things that are seen will only temporarily satisfy your desire for more.
Though I know this and recognize it as Truth, it is sometimes hard for me to live my life according to it. Over the past few months I have been struggling with the whole idea of having a "go-to person"--someone who I can always depend on. Someone that can offer encouragement when I'm feeling discouraged, as well as a smack in the face when I'm acting stupid. Right now I can't say that I have that person, and I find myself wallowing and wishing that I had that kind of a best friend. Don't get me wrong, I have an absolutely amazing group of friends, but somehow I find myself wanting more. I look at people around me and think, "I want what they have." Let me tell you something: this way of life is not something that I would encourage you to have. It leads you down a path of loneliness and feelings of insufficiency. I don't want this for myself nor anyone else.
I pray that we all may learn to recognize that God is MORE than enough. He is the only one that can fully satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts.
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