Something I read

I want to share something that I read recently and how it really resonated with the restlessness that's been going on within me.  I'm reading a book by A.W. Tozer called The Purpose of Man.  To sum it up, the book is about worshiping God.  I just started reading the book and so far it's been great.  Tozer's take on the purpose of man is that we were created for the sole purpose of worshiping God.  In chapter two, "Searching for Mans Lost Identity", he goes in to detail about how in our sinful nature we turn away from God and try and fill that purpose with other things like work, education, pleasure and thrills.  He goes on to say, "God made man to reflect His glory; but unfortunately, man does not...Man made more like God than any creature has become less like God than any creature". When I read that I didn't really understand what the barrier was that prevents us from reflecting His glory. 
I understand that we have a sinful nature and that we try to fill our lives with other things to feel a sense of purpose.  I even understand that the root of all of that is a heart condition.  There is a significant lack of a relationship with the creator missing in my life.  But even so, sitting around asking God to come into my life and change my heart felt like I was just going through the motions.  It wasn't until I kept reading that something else jumped out at me and related to the restlessness within me.  Tozer said "...we do not believe we are as dear to God as He says we are.  We do not believe we are as precious or that He desires us as much as He says He does.  The enemy of mans soul has sold this lie to us to not only beat us down, but to also keep us from the loving fellowship of God's presence".

Having said all that, I still know that God is with me.  I know that He does all things well and that He does not desire to see me fail.  If anyone reads this feel free to share. 

New to this

This is my first time ever writing a blog post.  I'm not even really sure what I am going to write about.  I'm not really sure why I have decided to set up this account.  I suppose I have set up this account because its been something that has been on my mind for awhile.  I have no idea what will become of it, at best it will probably just become an outlet for me. 

I guess I will introduce myself.  My name is Chris.  My wife's name is Shelley.  We were just married in April and leading up to that were together for 6 to 7 years.  I don't remember the exact number of years but it was within that timeframe.  I love her very much she is an amazing woman and I couldn't have asked for a better wife!  Truly thankful.  I have the best dog in the world his name is bear and I think he is part border collie.  He's awesome.  I attend River City Community Church in San Antonio Texas and I get to spend time with a really great group of people whom I've learned a lot from.  That's really all that I can think of right now if I have more to say I will update my profile.