A cold camp can be a reminder of how alone a person is. A campfire has the opposite effect. Even in warm weather the fire warms the soul.”–Cliff Hudgins (Viejo and the Lost Child)“And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.”–John 8:29(NKJV)———————————–What is it that you really want from life? Is it riches, fame, power or something else? Perhaps it is to be comfortable, live a life of ease and just to enjoy the pleasantness and forget all the troubles that are in the world. Some would like to remove themselves, be like the monks of times past. There are some who want the thrill of a “high” whether it be drugs, alcohol, or excitement. The last part of Psalm 73, Asaph puts things in proper perspective.25 — Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.26 — My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.27 — For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.28 — But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works. (NKJV)I think it ironic that some who reject God want to replace Him with something else. There must be some kind of god, and everyone, whether they realize it or not, has a theology. All have a theological statement, including the atheist. They would say, “In the beginning, no god.” Not much of a statement, but one nevertheless. They think they have found something–a new culture, virtual reality, a new reality when really it is false.It is surely time for the believer to awaken to reality. Life is sometimes tough, but why moan and murmur about it? God is the author of your salvation and seek His guidance, deliverance, and/or comfort. When negative things come our way God does not give us this attitude, but we choose it ourselves. We can blame God, others, or take on the responsibility for our actions. We can see the storm as something to dread or something to overcome. What do you do when everything caves in and the world seems to be against you? Be like Asaph and turn to God.What do you really want from life? Look at verse 25, “I desire you more than anything on earth” (NLT). We may fail, we may suffer, we may doubt at times, but we should still, above all else, desire Christ. In Christ alone is our substance and security. The wicked and evil men might seem to be getting ahead in this life, but in reality they are only securing their own destruction. Charles Wesley, upon his deathbed, dictated these words to his wife, “Jesus, my only hope thou art…” The word, in all of their made up false reality and fantasy has no hope. Ahh, but we as Christians have the hope of Jesus Christ, our Savior and soon coming King.“That, having all things done,And all our conflicts past,Ye may o’ercome, through Christ alone,And stand complete at last.”–Charles Wesley