No, I must not be.

I don’t find myself yearning for God as an hart pants after water.

I know I’m a very needy person. I know God is the answer to those needs. And yet my life is not near as God-ward as a panting hart’s would be.

This part of Philippians 3:8 triggers these musings:

“I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.”

I think I would prefer most instead of all. I think I would like a little more flexibility. I think I would like a few exceptions and allowances.

I say I think because I’m quite certain that the way it is written is the way to maximum joy and satisfaction and blessing.

If I really believe that, then I should prefer all instead of most.

I’m talking about Philippians 2:14 — see what you think.

“Do all things without murmurings and disputings.”