It seems the primary problem of humanity is:
Seeking one's own pleasure OVER seeking what is right and good and loving towards those around us.
This can also extend to - having seen the INCREDIBLE CRAZY grace of the Lord, taking OUR sins on the cross -
and yet not receiving that and thus not being able to show grace and mercy in the face of mistreatment -- thus relationships break.
Let us instead receive the CRAZY grace and love of Jesus who suffered UNJUSTLY for us, and then seek to pass that on and live for others instead of ourselves, with the help of the Holy Spirit, knowing that when we do this - and "lose" our lives - then we will find our lives - He will reward us, and we will indeed have "pleasures at His right hand, forevermore".
Pleasure is not bad inherently -- but it IS when we put it FIRST - instead of taking the cross, making the sacrifice, running the race first.
You see, this life is a test! The rewards and glory are to come, yes, (and some in this life too) -- but the point is that we PASS THE TEST He has put for us down here now! To receive the praise and honor and glory and pleasure later.
Yet, as we pass mini-tests in our life - He also rewards us down here too, I've seen, sometimes quite promptly!
Be blessed in His grace as you seek these things.
People and circumstances pressuring, pressuring me.
I won't bow to rush and stress.
My Lord calls me to rest
And work in peace and joy.
I trust His timing - I don't have to force it.
He will make a way.
A way to complete what I need to.
Not today, Devil.
I'm resting in my Lord, not feeling guilty for nothing.
🤠😎😎😌

Just want to encourage everyone. God is so good and loving. Just reach out in prayer! Be like Ruth, clinging to her mother-in-law and the God of Israel, NOT letting go until He blesses you - like Jacob wrestling with the angel (messenger) of the Lord (a divine preincarnate manifestation of Jesus) and not letting Him go until He was blessed!
He will come to you. He will guide you. He will comfort you. He will shelter you.