The Void

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Let's celebrate.

One of our sons recommended a TV series for us called "Heartland".  He said he thought I could handle it for the most part, but there certainly would be "cowboy brawls" that would send me running out of the room.  When on the run recently my husband said, "You know it's going up okay. Just stay." I explained the issues was the hurt it puts in my heart and then the nightmares that causes me to have.

Here is one problem we have with this Canadian series.  There are currently 269 episodes and a new season coming this fall.  We will certainly be dead before we make it through all these even with our binge watching.

The acting is phenomenal, the scenario spectacular and western wear costuming intriguing. It's one of those shows that leaves you praying for the characters.  But here's my problem.  The storyline so far has a Jesus VOID that leaves me feeling empty. So far the characters have been seen through some tragic times, but not once have they thanked God.  They are committed to their family dinners, but no one bows their head to give thanks for their food and provisions.

That's real life though.  So many people have a VOID-"Completely empty".  We were created as spiritual beings and the only Spirit who fills up that space is the Holy Spirit.

Open Bible.info lists 26 verses reflecting that "Without God we are nothing."

https://www.openbible.info/topics/without_god_we_are_nothing

I am the vine, and  you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me. John 15:5

Let's stop right now and ask the Lord to show us where there is a VOID in our life and what we are trying to fill up that VOID with besides the love of our Father and his Son and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  If you love Him, as I do, you will hear from him pretty quickly and be thankful for the compassion in His caring.

The Song

"God Will Work it Out"  Naomi Raine & Israel Houghton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URuIldVKk9U


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