That something is....
Amy Winehouse.
Crazy, huh?
My first impression when I heard that she was found dead was "well, that's no surprise." I quickly reminded myself that thinking that was is judgmental.. something I try to hold myself in check with:) Key word: TRY!
Anyway, trying to think of Ms. Winehouse without judging her lifestyle really got me thinking and on the rare occasion that I think I share it with all of you!!
27. That is what I was thinking. 27. Amy Winehouse was born on Sept. 14, 1983. That is 8 days before me. She is dead, why?
Why? Just because she chose a lifestyle that doesn't usually lead to long, healthy lives? Why did she choose that? Or, why didn't I?
I can tell you why I don't have to search. I am already full. I don't have to search for that one illusive thing that will finally satisfy me... HE is already there. By HIS amazing grace my 27 year old void has been filled.
We all search for that one thing that is going to complete us, fill our void. Some people fill it with a substance, trying to obtain that perfect high, for others its work, or money, or exercise, even food. Those things only last for a while & then you have to search again.
Can you imagine if 27 year old Amy Winehouse (9/14/1983-7/23/2011) or 27 yer old Jimi Hendrix (11/27/1942-9/18/1970) or 27 year old Kurt Cobain (2/20/1967-4/5/1994) or 27 year old Janis Joplin (1/19/1943-10-4-1970) or 27 year old Brian Jones (2/28/1942-7/3/1969) or 27 year old Jim Morrison(12/8/1943-7/3/1971) had filled their voids with Jesus? Can you imagine!! They could have stopped searching, stopped reaching for a satisfaction that just CANNOT be filled with any substance.. even if you can afford the best of the best.
Thank You Lord for filling my void.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul?
Matthew 16:26
