I just read a really good part of Beth Moore's Bible Study When Godly People Do Ungodly Things and one part really blew me away. It said that when we do not take Christ up on the joy of fulfillment within our walls, we look longingly at things outside of the walls. This makes a ton of sense!
How many times have I been so upset at the christian faith because I as a believer and child of God am dissatisfied? I know that true fulfillment and satisfaction comes from Christ, so when I am lonely and sad and worn out and trying so hard that I'm bleeding inside, I get angry with God. I get mad because I'm doing everything I can to stay away from sin and yet it keeps slapping me in the face.
Because
I am not fulfilled in Christ. I am not looking for fulfillment in him. I am looking for fulfillment in a relationship and a job/degree and friends and missions. I am looking for fulfillment in following his law, when I need to only look to him!
So how does this transfer to everyday life? I'm not sure yet. Resting in the joys and promises of my Lord. Resting in my Savior and Maker, in my Lover. Resting? Interesting.