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February 12, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n I Could Be Happy if Only I Had \u2026<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe law of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 is pure, enlightening the eyes \u2026\u201d Psalm 19:7-8 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n I remember the day I prayed as tears fell, God, please either take away this longing of my heart or show me Your answer. I just don\u2019t think I can keep hoping for what no longer seems possible.<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever prayed a similar prayer, you know this kind of breaking point. And in this place of desperation, our lives can go in one of two directions:<\/p>\n One script I have found myself tangled in goes something like this: I could be happy if only I had\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n More resources.<\/em> I don\u2019t know what your \u201cif only I had\u201d statements are, but I do know this: None of them will bring ultimate fulfillment. They might bring moments of happiness, but apart from a thriving relationship with God, even if we got everything on our list, there would still be a hollow gap in our souls.<\/p>\n If we were sitting together over coffee, processing all of this, here\u2019s where I would turn in God\u2019s Word with you: \u201cThe law of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the L\u1d0f\u0280\u1d05 is pure, enlightening the eyes\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 19:7-8).<\/p>\n You see, instead of saying \u201cif only I had\u201d and filling in the blank with some person, possession, or position, we can choose to replace that statement with God\u2019s Truth.<\/p>\n Here are some examples:<\/p>\n If only I had \u2026 people.<\/strong> Maybe your gap isn\u2019t left by an absent father but by a friend who hurt or rejected you. Or maybe you long to have children, but you still don\u2019t. Whatever it is, God is the perfect fit for your emptiness.<\/p>\n If you find yourself here today, pray this paraphrase of Luke 1:78-79 with me: Because of the tender mercy of my God, by which the rising sun will come to me from heaven \u2014 to shine on my darkness and what feels like the shadow of death \u2014 I will find peace.<\/em><\/p>\n If only I had \u2026 possessions.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> Any possession I ever long for, no matter how good it may seem, will only be good for a limited time. In light of eternity, every possession is in the process of breaking down and becoming devalued. If I set my heart solely on acquiring things<\/em>, I\u2019ll feel more vulnerable with loss.<\/p>\n Possessions are meant to be appreciated and used to bless others. They were never meant to be identity markers. It\u2019s not wrong to enjoy the possessions we have, as long as we don\u2019t depend on them for our hearts\u2019 security.<\/p>\n If only I had \u2026 position.<\/strong> Sweet sister, let the solid truths from Scripture interrupt whatever \u201cif only I had\u201d statement you\u2019re struggling with today.<\/p>\n When God\u2019s Word gets inside of us, it becomes the new way we process life. It rearranges our thoughts, motives, needs, and desires. Our souls are tailor-made to be filled with God and His Truth, which satisfies our longings like nothing else can.<\/p>\n And even if we don\u2019t receive from God what we thought we desperately wanted, He can give us perspective to see that with Him, we will never be left empty.<\/p>\n Dear Lord, I acknowledge only You can fill the empty places in my heart. Help me stop the \u201cif only I had\u201d cycle and instead be set free by Your Truth. Comfort me when I feel disappointed in my circumstances. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019ve all had seasons where we whisper to God, If I only had more time \u2026 more peace \u2026 more clarity \u2026 then I could finally be OK.<\/em> But as Lysa reminds us today, the transformation we\u2019re longing for doesn\u2019t come from better circumstances \u2014 it comes from God\u2019s Truth getting inside of us and reshaping our perspective<\/strong>. That is the heart of She Speaks.<\/strong> Three days of teaching, worship, and hands-on guidance to help you step into what God is doing through your story \u2014 not someday when life is perfect, but now, right where you are.<\/strong> Early-bird pricing is available while supplies last<\/strong>. Don\u2019t wait for the \u201cif only I had \u2026\u201d version of your life to say yes. Get your tickets today, and we\u2019ll save you a seat!<\/p>\n Find everyday encouragement when you connect with Lysa TerKeurst here on Instagram.<\/p>\n Psalm 107:9, \u201cFor he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things\u201d (ESV).<\/p>\n Our deepest longings will find true fulfillment in God alone. He\u2019s got a good plan for good things. How does this promise from Psalm 107:9 encourage you in what you\u2019re longing for, praying for, or even feeling desperate for today? We\u2019d love to hear from you in the comments.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 by Lysa TerKeurst. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries
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Predictability and peace in my home.<\/em>
More time.<\/em>
Uncomplicated relationships.<\/em>
Friends who were more understanding.<\/em>
The ability to see a future where I\u2019m really OK.<\/em><\/p>\n
I no longer dwell on, If only my biological father loved me<\/em>. Instead I remember God is the \u201cFather of the fatherless\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 68:5, ESV), and His love for me endures forever (Psalm 136).<\/p>\n
I no longer get fixated on the things I wish I had or what others have. Instead, I redirect my focus to Matthew 6:19-21:\u00a0\u201cDo not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven<\/em>\u00a0\u2026 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also\u201d\u00a0<\/em>(NIV).<\/p>\n
Instead of thinking, If only I had more opportunities<\/em> or networking connections \u2026<\/em> we can pray the words of Psalm 119:105: \u201cYour word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path\u201d<\/em> (NIV). What an exhale from the pressure of striving and competing. Friend, you don\u2019t need a better position to get where you should go. You don\u2019t have to figure out your path and run ahead. God\u2019s Word will guide you. As you follow and honor Him step by step, you can be assured you’re right where He wants you.<\/p>\nOUR FAVORITE THINGS<\/h4>\n
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