Today I have no demands - satisfied or not. This all changed for me many months ago when I made a list of all the things I wanted (and wasn't getting).
I took the items on the list and separated them into 2 lists: Needs and Wants. I had to determine which ones I needed and which ones I wanted. When I was done, I had a rude awakening - I noticed all of the items were on my wants list, not on the needs list. Then I realized God has given me everything I've needed.
Next, I started thinking about the things on the list I haven't gotten (my wants) and started asking myself some questions:
- Is there something I need to do - some action I need to take?
- Do I really want this item?
- If I really want this, what am I willing to do for it?
- Am I willing to pray and ask God to show me what his will is for me?
- Am I willing to wait for it (obviously God thinks I need to for some reason)
Next, I prayed for God's will for me regarding the balance of my "wants" list. By praying, I was able to let go of my "unsatisfied demands". Now, if something pops up from the material world, I follow the same process. This process makes it easier for me to let go.
I have to say this has been a process - getting to a point in my life where I am open and willing to do all of this. I had to be on a spiritual plane to be able to get here - and have the willingness to do the work. I could not, nor would not, have been capable of doing any of this five years ago. If you are not here yet, keep working at it. It's worth it. You're worth it!
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