Desiring God

...My desire is to depart and  be with Christ, for that is far better. 
(Philippians 1:23 ESV)

The more I spend time with God, the more I desire Him.  Satan's whole attack is to lead us away from God because he knows what truth, what freedom, what peace, what joy, what provisions, what hope, and what life we will find in God.  Therefore, Satan does whatever it takes to distract us from "being still," keep us from spending quality time in God's Word, convince us that a quick prayer is just as good as a deep and intimate conversation with our Lord, adapt us in a self-centered lifestyle, and sway us from serving God with our thoughts, words and actions.  

Therefore, if I spend more time getting to know the heart of God, then Satan's deceptive and distracting ways become more apparent and easier for me to turn away from.  Plus, the beauty of God (and what really motivates me to know Him better) is that He continually surprises me.  I never cease to be amazed by God's character.  There is so much to learn and know of our Lord.  He certainly does work in mysterious ways, but more than that, He works in marvelous ways.  Only in heaven will I truly know how marvelous.  In the meantime I will desire to be with Him here and now.