Kind of makes you go hmmmm

During the course of owning a retail art business I have recognizes there are (at least) three types of art buyers. There are those who purchase art they are told to buy either by friends or designers. There are those who only purchase art that "matches their sofa" and will not look at anything that isn't in their style, color, etc. Finally, there are those who purchase art because they have taken the time to be engaged by the art and at times the artist. The art speaks to their hearts and changes their lives. I have realized this is a great parallel to how we approach the Lord and faith. There are those that believe what they are told to believe by others. There are those that believe that which fits comfortably with their attitudes and lifestyle. And finally there are those that engage in the process, seek the Lord and allow Him to touch their hearts and change their lives. We know which one the Lord desires as His Word tells us that He longs to have compassion on us, that He draws near to us as we draw near to Him, that He hears when we cry out to Him. Lord, may I engage with You every step of the journey.