God-Shaped Hole

"There's a God-shaped hole in all of us, and the restless soul is searching. There's a God-shaped hole in all of us, and it's a void only He can fill."
God-Shaped Hole
Performed by Plumb
Written by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Lee Kirkpatrick, and Tiffany Arbuckle
Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

I woke up this morning, thinking about this song. Although I haven't heard it in quite a long time, it was as clear and fresh in my mind as ever. I am learning to pay attention when this happens. I believe it is the Holy Spirit giving me thoughts to lead and change me.
    I am struck by the absolute truth of this song. There truly is a God-shaped hole in all of us.This is true of all people. It doesn't matter if the person is an atheist, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Mormon, or any other religion you can think of. It is true of all ethnicity's, all walks of life, every social class. All who are created by God have an internal desire for him. They may deny it, they may run the other way, but on the day when we must give account to God, no one will be without excuse. The desire to know him is in the hearts of all men, placed there by God himself.
    Christians have this desire deep within. This song speaks to us, maybe even more than to others. What I want to say is this: Don't ever settle for an incomplete relationship with the God of the universe, and the God of our lives. We never have enough of him. We still have a God-shaped hole. Our Christian lives must be a continual growth experience from beginning to end. If you are not growing in faith and relationship with God, something must be changed. You may be trying to sort things out on your own. You may be facing challenges to your faith. You may be going through circumstances and difficulties that are disrupting your life. But know this: It's a void that only He can fill. We need to be reminded of this each day. We are eternal beings and the things that cause us to question our faith in God are temporary. Don't let any challenge keep you from the desire to grow and become more like Christ. There is no greater goal, nothing else worth striving for. We are running a race, and to those who finish, there awaits eternal crowns.
    If you know the song, sing it today. If you don't, meditate on the words. We all have a hole in us and God is waiting to fill it. We don't have to earn it, we don't have to work for it. He will fill us to overflowing with his presence and blessing. Keep the faith, keep heading toward Jesus. There will come a time when the hole in our lives will be completely filled...With Him!