"So that we might obtain this life of happiness, he who is true life itself taught us to pray, not in many words as though speaking longer could gain us a hearing. After all, we pray to one who, as the Lord himself tells us, knows what we need before we ask for it.
Why he should ask us to pray, when he knows what we need before we ask him, may perplex us if we do not realize that our Lord and God does not want to know what we want (for he cannot fail to know it) but wants us rather to exercise our desire through our prayers, so that we may be able to receive what he is preparing to give us. His gift is very great indeed, but our capacity is too small and limited to receive it. That is why we are told: Enlarge your desires, do not bear the yoke with unbelievers.
The deepr our faith, the stronger our hope, the greater the desire, the larger will be our capacity to receive that gift, which is very great indeed." -St. Augustine
It is a beautiful perspective on desire. I believe pleasure is an unfulfilled attempt of happiness. So many times we desire happiness but our desires are quieted by pleasure. But our desires are really never sufficed until they are fulfilled. So what will fulfill your desires? What will make you truly happy?
These are not necessarily easy questions to answer. I hope with a little digging, a lot of trust, and choosing a positive outlook will unearth your desires so that you can fulfill them.
Happiness. It is not just a state. It is not just some object. It is a fulfillment of desire.
The truth is God wants us to desire much, to be fulfilled much, to be happy much. God wants much for us. Do you want much for yourself?
