January 27
True
Fulfillment
“Lord, many are asking, ‘Who will make us successful?’ Lord, may you do good things for us. Let your face smile on us.”
Psalm 4:6 (NIrV)
Celeste’s closet was bursting at the seams. Designer handbags, rows of shoes, and racks of dresses lined the walls. She spent hours scrolling through online sales and visiting her favorite boutiques, always searching for the next piece that would make her feel confident and complete.
But the satisfaction never lasted. After the initial thrill of unboxing a new purchase, Celeste would feel the same emptiness creeping back. She avoided looking at her credit card balance, and deep down, she wondered why her efforts to fill the void weren’t working.
One evening, as she put away her latest haul, Celeste noticed a Bible her grandmother had gifted her years ago tucked on a shelf. She hesitated, then opened it to a random page. Her eyes fell on Psalm 4:6: “Lord, many are asking, ‘Who will make us successful?’ Lord, may you do good things for us. Let your face smile on us.”
The verse struck a chord. Celeste realized she had been chasing success and happiness through material things, hoping they would bring her the sense of accomplishment she craved. She thought about how fleeting her joy was and how her purchases never truly filled the ache in her heart.
That night, Celeste prayed for the first time in years. “Lord, I’ve been looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places. I don’t want to keep searching for happiness in things that don’t last. Please show me how to find joy in You.”
The next day, Celeste made a bold decision. She began to sort through her closet, setting aside items to donate. As she let go of the things she no longer needed, she felt lighter—freer. She also signed up to volunteer at a local shelter, using her time to give back instead of shop.
Over the weeks, Celeste found a deeper sense of joy and peace that no designer dress had ever provided. She started to see God’s goodness in the simple moments: a kind word from a friend, a beautiful sunset, or the gratitude of someone she helped.
Celeste’s journey taught her that true fulfillment doesn’t come from chasing success or material things but from resting in God’s love and allowing Him to do good things in her life.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for reminding us that true joy and fulfillment come from You alone.
Help us to let go of the things we rely on to fill the voids in our lives and instead turn to Your love and goodness.
Teach us to find contentment in Your blessings and to trust that Your plans for us are greater than anything we could buy or achieve.
May we seek Your face and delight in the peace only You can provide.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
