Magnificent Life

What are Your Desires? 3 "For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but the world." 1 John 2:16 A life without desires is like a garden without flowers because it is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to achieve anything. However, since desire is all about the mind and motivation, we must also be aware of our emotions because what we desire can build a foundation of greatness or establish the root of all evil. That's why 1 Timothy 6:10 says, "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." Of course, numerous studies show that fulfilling a desire is a major factor in attaining happiness. For example, in one study, smokers who could quit smoking after discovering that their spouse was pregnant were much hap