Reposted from @wellwateredwomen I chased beauty and craved a perfect image in the mirror. This chase led me to an addiction to numbers, hoping that if I got the scale low enough I'd be happy, only to realize numbers are infinite and never satisfy. Then I chased affection, hoping that the affirmation of others would make me feel confident. But I learned that the criticism of man is often louder than the applause of man, and both are fleeting. Then I chased success, desiring to surpass people's expectations. I soon realized that worldly success never satisfies. It wasn't meant to. All of these things I've chased have led me back to one place…Jesus.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ He is worthy of the chase. What's different about chasing Jesus? This chase has an end goal. When we chase after him, we are sure to find him. Jeremiah 29:13 tells us this: "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." When we pursue knowing Jesus, we can know that we will reach that goal. After all, Jesus is the ultimate Prize of this life.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Whatever you're chasing today, whether it be perfection, affection, applause, beauty, acceptance, success—know that you weren't meant to find your hope in these things. You were made to chase Jesus. In him you'll find beauty, acceptance, grace, and perfect love. In him you'll find joy, friendship, purpose, and confidence. Any other earthly chase will leave you breathless and will get you nowhere. But to pursue Jesus will lead you straight to the cross where all hope and joy is found. ⠀ ⠀ There is no greater pursuit in this life than the pursuit of God. Let's chase after him all the days of our lives. -Gretchen (@gretchensaffles), Founder #wellwateredwomen #Jesusplusnothing #bedeeplyrooted https://www.instagram.com/p/CZYNsl-BcnG/?utm_medium=tumblr
