Seeking Fulfillment

Today I have been thinking a lot about relationships and how often I look to them for self fulfillment. I consistently find myself doing this. I will have a bad day, argument, or simply just be bored, and all I will be thinking about is how I will be able to find someone to hang out with or even simply talk to on the internet or on my phone.

I do not want to be misunderstood here, I do not think this is wrong, actually I think it is normal.

God created us for each other. For in Genesis 2:18 God said, "It is not good for man {or woman} to be alone." We as humans need to depend on one another.

However, time and time again, I find myself over relying on people.

I will be at work in a frustrating situation and simply just want to go call a family member or text a friend my frustrations. I don't actually want anyone to do anything about the situation, I just need to get it out. Most times I don't want to hear anything or listen to any advice as I would rather just figure it out myself and have the confirmation from them that I am right in my frustrations.

What I was thinking was,

What if every time I was frustrated or angry I completely turned to God. - I know this is not profound or anything - however, what if I in my times of anger or frustration instantly, not my second or third thought, but instantly asked God for advice. What if I was in constant prayer. Gave up my pride of not wanting to listen to any advice, and instead was constantly seeking God's advice. What if this self fulfillment that we consistently seek in each other we sought out in God.

What beautiful love and relation that would be.

What desire and attraction would evolve.

What if we truly lived the greatest commandment?

'And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the greatest commandment."

To often I think we forget about the love God has for us. The relationship that He does desires, but we often forget.