in response to ashley's blog...kinda.

so in the beginning, there was this perfect connection between God and us. God was CONSTANTLY with us, existing with us, but most important, that direct connection with God was always letting us know that we were loved and accepted by God. It was giving us our self-worth, and that's why Adam and Eve weren't afraid to be naked, which is something that Genesis points out several times. Who cares about being seen naked! God loved them, accepted them, and was with them. and that was enough. 

then...the fall. adam and eve rebelled, the connection was broken. there was no more live streaming; love and joy coming straight from God was cut off. so, IMMEDIATELY, they knew they were missing the feeling that they are loved and accepted, and they looked to each other. They threw on some clothes because they wanted to be loved and accepted by each other, because they needed that, and they didn't have it anymore. 

So, anytime that something or someone makes us feel loved, accepted, or anytime we do something good and get praised for it, it's never good enough. We are wired for a direct connection with God, and ghetto-rigging will not suffice! Even if everyone loved us, and we were constantly being told how awesome we were, it wouldn't be enough. 

GOD is enough. He's more than enough. But He's also the only love that will satisfy. And that's what we're all looking for anyway. Love, attention, a feeling of self-worth, acceptance. The answer is Jesus...nothing more, and certainly nothing less. and now that you know, and now that you've heard, go after Him with all that you've got. nothing else will satisfy, and nothing but Jesus can restore that once-broken connection that we all so desperately need. period.