I Want What They Have

by Kay Heitsch

Many years ago, I was searching to fill a void in my life. I wasn't sure what was missing, but I knew something was. My search led me to the library.

I picked up a lot of books and read most of them. I wasn't a reader, and there I was in the library seemed funny to me. I also found humor in the idea that I was actually enjoying reading.

As I began reading, I hit on some stories of people who, at first, I thought were off the deep end. These people lived a life that seemed far-fetched to me. I had never met anyone who lived this way.

One guy, in particular, caught my attention. This man's name was Mr. Kraft. Mr. Kraft was starting a cheese business. He wasn't sure where he should sell his cheese, so he prayed and asked the Lord to direct his horse. Are you kidding me? I couldn't believe anyone would do such a crazy thing.

As odd as this was to me, it worked for Mr. Kraft. The horse always took him to the right places where the people wanted to buy his cheese. His business was a success! Kraft cheese is still around today.

I just knew I wanted what Mr. Kraft and these other people had. I wanted to live a life of boldness. I tried to step out into the unknown without fear or worry. I wanted to live my life without caring what other people thought. But what did they have that I didn't?

I learned that these people were Christians. I was not. These people didn't just sit in a pew and listen to some sermon every week; they lived in a personal relationship with the Lord. Mr. Kraft and these other people asked the Lord what to do, and they did it!

Once I became a Christian and started to live my life this way, it was a game-changer. I found what I was looking for. I've actually done some things that I'm sure most people would shake their heads at. Life has been an adventure!

I wanted what these people had. It took me some time to figure out what they had, but I'm so happy I did.