Everyone wants the good things in life. But God’s idea of blessings is often much different from our own. Whereas some may pursue material gain or relationships for their happiness and are left disappointed, our Heavenly Father understands that real contentment originates elsewhere. Psalm 34:10 promises, “Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” Those who pursue God daily find a fulfillment that transcends what this world has to offer. The more we understand our wonderful Savior and Lord, the more we yearn to know Him better. This assurance is what motivated the apostle Paul to say, “Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). The best, most enjoyable blessings we will ever experience are those that bring us closer to Christ. So let us seek Him with our whole hearts, because assuredly, with Him are the best blessings. Let us draw close to God today and every day. — Matthew 5:6