Wishing for more....

So the beginning of this Psalm I already love because the author comes out saying God is faithful to those who are pure in heart. Then he says, that's not me, I was slipping. I envied proud people and wanted what they had when they prospered despite their wickedness. They seemed to not be in pain ever, they didn't have troubles, they have everything they've ever wanted.

They speak a lot of evil he says, and it makes people confused and dismayed. And he says, Did I want to be innocent for nothing? When every morning I am given pain?? Why??

Then he says, I went into your sanctuary and finally got it. They are on a slippery slope, one that has no end but destruction. 25-26 "Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever."
He ends with how good it is to be near God and how he wants to proclaim it and the wonderful things God does.

I think this is where I'm coming to. I have seen all these people being prospered and then all the people living in drudgery, and of course I would want what is pretty and beautiful! Of course I'm going to desire something where everyone is always smiling and powerful and in control. Not the ones who don't know where the next day will take them because they don't have enough money for that security.

But it is God's love that is available, ESPECIALLY to those who are IN NEED. And in the end all we need is God's love, and He provides us our portion daily. How beautiful is that?! More beautiful than diamonds and pet tigers on gold leashes.