Are you truly satisfied, or always chasing more? This week we sit down with author Bobby Jamieson to talk about his book Everything Is Never Enough and the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. We'll unpack why your spouse can't be your joy, your job can't be your purpose, and your family can't give ultimate meaning. Real joy comes only from God; the giver, sustainer, and comforter. Anything else leaves us empty. Our hope is this conversation points you back to the only source who satisfies.

 

Episode Highlights:

• We are searching the world for a satisfaction that only comes from Him.

• It's a crushing weight to expect our spouse to meet needs that only the Lord can meet.

• Desiring happiness and trying to create it will never work. 

• A life of ease doesn't equal a life of joy. 

• Marriage is a gift to be nurtured. It's daily decisions to care for, to provide for, to invest in your marriage. 
  

 

Quotes from Today's Episode:

1. Happiness is a byproduct. If you just try to chase happiness directly, you're not really gonna get it.

2. The world leaves us wanting.

3. That eternity in our hearts is ultimately a longing for God. Only He can satisfy.

4. Only He can fill our hearts.

5. We are often tempted to seek that total good from our spouse.

6. If you bring that expectation to your husband or wife, you will crush them.

7. A lot of the joy of marriage arises as your laboring, as your communicating, as your toiling together. 

8. If you view all of life as a gift of God then you can give up that need for control.

9. Marriage a whole lot of daily little kindnesses. 
   
   

Couples' Conversation Guide:

1. When's the last time you thanked God for your spouse? 

2. Where do you find it difficult to enjoy your "lot"?

3. When you consider your spouse, do you consider the fact they are a "gift" from the Lord? 

4. What's one way you can serve your spouse today?

 

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