“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matt 5:6)

I have been less than satisfied with what the world presents as the news. I get very agitated by social media. I feel like I am constantly seeking and scavenging for morsels of truth in the desert land of lies. None of it is fulfilling or wholesome.

I desire for my soul to be fed, and instead, I feel like the world feeds me junk food that provides no nutrition. When I use social media, I want to hear from my friends. But social media is so inundated with ads and suggestions that I must sort through the inedible to nibble at what I truly desire. I want something good, healthy, authentic, and suitable, but finding it among the junk is too much work.

A bigger problem is that the world presents lies. The ads exaggerate the truth to make a play for my money. The presentations of the world show only one side of a story to promote their agenda. Much of what I see revolves around selfishness, lust, and pride.

John was right when he said, “For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world (1 John 2:16).” Today as I read through the Sermon on the Mount, it struck me that I have been starving for righteousness. I have been seeking good, healthy, and righteous material, but I am never satisfied or fulfilled because I am foraging for it in the world.

I will only be satisfied with my longing for goodness and righteousness in Jesus. I must seek him to quench my thirst as I long to know what is virtuous and honest. As I trust him, he will provide a feast of healthy refreshments that nourish my soul. In him, I will be blessed and satisfied.

Lord, help me to remember this message. Help me to turn off social media. Let me trust you with the future and fill myself with the truth in you instead of the news. Allow my mind to heal as I find healthy nourishment in your righteousness and goodness, through the reading of your Word. Let me seek you and enjoy the satisfaction and the filling of my soul that only you provide.