Needs vs. Wants

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:19

So many people focus on what they want all the time, without first considered what it is that they need. Everyone knows the basic needs of all people are air, water and food, and shelter. This isn't what I'm talking about though. Take for example the typical wants of a male in companionship. Typically when men talk about what they want in a women it usually sounds something like this: "I want a fine girl, with a nice body, that can put it down." But is this really what you need? Many woman, want something along the same lines. Maybe the reason so many of us are having relationship problems and the divorce rate is now more than 50% is because people are concentrating on finding what they want instead of finding what they need.

And this doesn't just apply to relationships. The concept of needs vs. wants can be related to almost every important decision made in life including education, career choices, friendships, and many other things. You may want to graduate from high school and go straight to work, but is this what you want or what you need? You may want to be a singer/rapper or a actor/model, but is this what you want or what you need? You may want to be friends with the most popular person you know, but is this what you want or what you need? If you have trouble deciphering your needs from your wants, ask God to lead you. He'll give you peace when you make decisions based on needs. It may not be something you enjoy doing, but you will be at peace and it will flow right into your life, whereas decisions based on wants will give you feelings of worry or discomfort. From now on, take the time to determine your wants for you needs and see the great changes your life will take.