“The books or the music in which we thought the beauty was located will betray us if we trust to them; it was not in them, it only came through them, and what came through them was longing.” — C.S. Lewis
Lewis captures the ache of young adulthood—the yearning for something more amid life’s fleeting joys. You might chase beauty in art, relationships, or achievements, only to find they leave you wanting. Lewis suggests this longing isn’t a flaw but a signpost, pointing you to the eternal fulfillment found only in God.
In college or early adulthood, it’s easy to idolize temporary things—a perfect GPA, a dream job, or a soulmate—hoping they’ll satisfy your soul. But these are echoes of a greater beauty, reflections of the God who created you for Himself. When they fail to fulfill, they’re not betraying you but redirecting you to the One who never will. This perspective transforms disappointment into hope, reminding you that your deepest desires are met in Christ.
Let your longings draw you to prayer, worship, or Scripture, where you encounter the God who is the source of all beauty. As you chase your dreams, hold them loosely, trusting that they’re part of a bigger story leading to eternity. This hope frees you to live fully in the present, anchored in God’s promise. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
Lewis captures the ache of young adulthood—the yearning for something more amid life’s fleeting joys. You might chase beauty in art, relationships, or achievements, only to find they leave you wanting. Lewis suggests this longing isn’t a flaw but a signpost, pointing you to the eternal fulfillment found only in God.
In college or early adulthood, it’s easy to idolize temporary things—a perfect GPA, a dream job, or a soulmate—hoping they’ll satisfy your soul. But these are echoes of a greater beauty, reflections of the God who created you for Himself. When they fail to fulfill, they’re not betraying you but redirecting you to the One who never will. This perspective transforms disappointment into hope, reminding you that your deepest desires are met in Christ.
Let your longings draw you to prayer, worship, or Scripture, where you encounter the God who is the source of all beauty. As you chase your dreams, hold them loosely, trusting that they’re part of a bigger story leading to eternity. This hope frees you to live fully in the present, anchored in God’s promise. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
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