A holy discontent.

I lack desire for God, but I want to want Him.

I'm reluctant to obey, but I want to follow His Spirit.

I'm wrestling with sin in my heart and head, but I want His purity.

I find it hard to make time to get in God's word and in prayer, but I long for His presence.

I feel empty, but I want to be filled.

I doubt, but I want to have faith.

I feel like giving in to the things offered me by the world, but I want to believe that He is better.

There is always a gap between the way things are and the way things should be. But the gap is closing, as the kingdom of heaven invades earth and the Spirit of God breaks in to weary hearts.

There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Arise, shine, for your light has come,

And the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

See, darkness covers the earth,

And thick darkness is over the peoples.

But the Lord rises upon you,

And his glory appears over you. [Isaiah 60.1-2]