Pleasures of This World

Why is it that despite the amazing gift of salvation and the love and provision of God that we as growing believers still wish for the things of this world. Perhaps this is because I have not grown spiritually as much as I wish I had so far or perhaps my focus is in the wrong places. God has called us to a different lifestyle than those that do not know him as their Savior. When you are around unsaved individuals that are quite content in their situation and "enjoying life to the fullest" by their standards, I wish to have that same fulfillment that they have in their instant gratification of any desire they have. Whether our desires are the use of our money for useless items, for drinking to the point of not remembering anything and letting go of all self control and not worrying about any consequences, to whatever desire comes into your mind.
Why don't we(maybe its just me) continually feel fulfilled in God's promises and what blessing he has given us for now? Please share your thoughts.

Internship

Just wanted to give you guys an update on my life. I'm at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, happily serving as an intern. Today was our first day and it was great. The leaders are wonderful, the congregation is mature, the fellow interns are humble and serious. I wish you all could be here with me doing this internship. You would all love it immensely. And married guys can do it! I would seriously encourage any of you to consider doing this. Especially you, Jared, because you aren't starting seminary or moving to Mexico any time soon. There's that for what it's worth. If you want, make a visit for a weekend and you guys can see what you think.

ANYWAY! I would love to hear what's going on in your lives. I realize a lot of things are going for a few of you. I love and miss you guys.