Lindsey Maestas

08/15/2024

Friends! I need your help ASAP: Help me TITLE my book that I am publishing with with HarperCollins! 🤩📖👇🏼

This is such a huge decision for me - not only because publishing a book is my lifelong dream come true, but also because I want it to help as many couples as possible - and titles matter!

I know that I wouldn’t be here without any of you, so I would be honored if you would help me name it.

I’m going to list 8 title ideas and I need YOU to comment the ✨number✨ of your favorite option (1-8).

The main questions to consider are: What would YOU pick up off the shelf & what would you be willing to read at a coffee shop? 🖤

The goal for the title is for it to be something that piques curiosity, is eye-catching, marketable, and enticing. The book teaches couples that a healthy marriage takes 100% of effort from both spouses. It talks about how to work through disconnected seasons in marriage, hard-heartedness, struggles with sexual intimacy, modern phone habits, bitterness, handling emotional labor, parenting differences, and so much more. THANK YOU! 👇🏼

1. Make the Dang Coffee: Going From Roommates to Soulmates in Marriage
2. Make the Dang Coffee: Couples Therapy…Without The Therapy
3. Make the Dang Coffee: Real Talk for Real Marriages
4. Don’t Burn Your Own House Down: How to Prioritize Your Marriage, Your Partner, and Yourself
5. Couples Therapy... Without The Therapy: How to Go From Roommates to Soulmates
6. We’re In This Together...Right?: Because I Don’t Want to Get Divorced
7. Nobody Ever Said Marriage Would Be This Hard: How to Go From Indifference to Intimacy
8. We’re in This Together…Right?: Real Talk for Real Marriages

07/22/2024

You guys know I’ll always be real with you. Our marriage has been through the wringer in the past few months. Having a regularly sick child, building our own businesses, moving away to a new state away from family…all of it takes a toll. I’ve watched resentment build between us, disconnection happen, we’ve not only believed lies and stopped thinking the best of one another, but the temptation to remain in those feelings has lingered.

How ironic that all of this comes as I’m in the thick of writing a BOOK on — you guessed it — disconnected marriage.

The enemy doesn’t have to do much to begin pulling apart the seams of a marriage. It simply takes a few problems left uncommunicated, a lack of intimacy, some negative outside influences or a lack of partnership in the home.

What makes our marriage and your marriage different than every other in the world? Jesus. That’s it. It’s choosing to have an eternal mindset, to love one another unconditionally, even when we don’t “like” one another, and to fight together toward the ultimate goal.

Sometimes marriage is just “fine”. That’s all. Seasons change and disconnection happens. It’s what you do with it that matters.

Jesse & I sat down together the other night and hashed all of it out. We shared the areas in which we’re holding onto bitterness, the frustrations, the stressors that have nothing to do with one another, our fears, temptations and struggles. We prayed together, prayed for our boys and prayed for God to lead us toward one another. We prayed for even more community that will continue pointing us toward Jesus as a couple, and we chose to move forward.

I also scheduled counseling because I’m not going to let this little flame of issues burn my entire house down. 🔥

Sometimes you just do the best you can do. 🖤

06/17/2024

The Maestas fam takes Colorado! 🤩Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy in the world. Thank you for serving our family endlessly, showing up for the boys every day, playing side-by-side, talking face-to-face and for always loving us so hard. We couldn’t do this life without you! 🩵

06/10/2024

The writing on the cake says, "Congrats on Your Book Deal!" because it's really happening! I received a publishing offer and we're under contract!

A few posts back, I asked for prayers as I prepared to send out my initial book pitch for my marriage book. My agent told me that if we ended up with 2 interviews, we were doing great, but we ended up with 5 interviews and three offers, including my top publishing house pick: HarperCollins (!!!) They gave me an offer that exceeded my expectations, and I was thrilled to say 'yes' to them.

I'm so deeply grateful for all that Jesus has done. He has gone before me every step of the way, and I would never be at this point without the people He has placed in my life. I will turn in the manuscript at the end of September (I have 35,000 words written so far), and the book will launch in early 2026!!

Thank you all so much for praying and for your encouraging words! I felt every prayer. I love you guys and am feeling so, so thankful today!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from our little family to yours! In spite of what our politicians may say, today is a day to celebrate Christ and Christ ALONE. He is risen! 💜

02/28/2024

After 12 years of marriage, we also have to be aware that sometimes “good” isn’t always enough. Because it’s easy to become complacent in your marriage, isn’t it? I was talking to a friend last night about how GOOD of a man Jesse is. How disciplined he is as a person. How kind and gentle he is to me (even in my chaos). How servant-hearted he is toward our family. And he also sees good in me - at least he says he does 😜.

But even as you and your spouse see the good in one another and live out the routine and consistency of life, it is easy to begin to feel like roommates.

Jesse and I both desire passion, adventure, friendship, and to level up as a couple for the rest of our lives. So we often open up doors of communication to address any stagnancy we feel. Jesse asked a few new things of me during a conversation recently, like breaking down some of my emotional walls to let him into the more vulnerable aspects of my life.

I asked him to help take on more of the emotional burdens of our home and to take more initiative to lead me. We both talked about different or new desires that we have regarding intimacy and listened with understanding. We also started implementing weekly walks to strengthen our communication.

I’m not entirely sure why I’m sharing this today, but I think God put it on my heart to remind other couples that stagnancy happens when you let it, but it doesn’t mean you’re stuck there. Have fun together. Do eye masks 😉. Plan little adventures. Ask for the things you want and lean into the things they ask of you. 🖤 It gets sweeter from here.

02/03/2024

12 years married today 💍 and 15 years as best friends. It sounds like a lifetime, but it feels like a blink. 🥹

During that time, the most beautiful life has been built:

Two sweet boys who are becoming little humans and make us smile at one another with gratitude every day, 2.5 years of calling Nashville home, new and old friendships gained and lost, new and old personalities gained and lost 😂, church and brunch every Sunday morning, a lot of forgiveness and hard conversations, 2 businesses started, 6 home purchases, countless parties and events hosted in those homes, countries and states explored, and so many more adventures to come.

I love you, Jesse Ray.

Thank you for always seeing the best in me, even when I can’t find it myself.

Thank you for always showing up and stepping up in the thick of hardship and difficulty.

Thank you for bringing me coffees every morning and lemon waters every night. 🥹

Thank you for being such a constant - a solid rock, a foundation - that never wavers or folds.

Thank you for making me laugh until my stomach hurts with your ridiculous, witty sense of humor (mostly at my expense 😂).

Thank you for being the most gentle and patient man toward me and our boys and for exemplifying what it means to truly be a man who selflessly serves and loves with all of his heart.

Thank you for your attempts to try and stop snoring 😩😂.

Thank you for teaching me pickleball, and all of the other fun fitness activities you’ve taught me to love.

Thank you for coming along for the ride during all of my random adventures, late nights, hole-in-the-wall meals, and spontaneous vacations - never complaining, but always willing and ready.

And most of all, thank you for pointing me toward Jesus - His promises, His hope, and His joy during the last 12 years.

You are the calm to my chaos and the unyielding anchor to my uncertainty. I’ll love you until we’re old and gray. I only pray that I can be half the person to you that you have been to me.

Happy Anniversary! 🥹💛

01/23/2024

In 2023, Living Easy hit #100 in Marriage Podcasts on Spotify, #3 in Sweden, #5 in Barbados, and #100 in Saudi Arabia (this is crazy to me!)

🖤 Thank you for supporting the podcast. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve and encourage you along your journey of life. I believe Jesus is working and pray that He is glorified through every conversation. I am SO very thankful.

P.S. There’s a new an episode out today!! 🎙️ It’s been a WHILE, y’all, since I’ve had my husband, Jesse on the podcast, but he’s on with me today! 🤩

✨✨ Comment PODCAST for a link to today’s episode, “Selflessly Celebrating Your People”. I loved this conversation!

Haven’t heard the podcast just yet? There are over 125 episodes with very real and honest topics that you can catch up on wherever you get your podcasts!

Share some topic ideas that you’d like me to discuss on the podcast in 2024! 👇🏼 I will be using all of your suggestions for the next season! I love you guys! Thank you for listening!!! 🥹

01/16/2024

Do you ever get caught up in the cycle of spotting the not-so-great tendencies in your husband or wife? We all have a radar for disappointments, but when that’s what we focus on the majority of the time, it can cause real damage to our marriages. [save and share for faith-based marriage encouragement!]

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Our relationships will always be a mix of highs and lows, but it’s somehow easier to focus on the lows.

But what if, just for a moment, we flipped the script? What if instead of constantly noticing and vocalizing the letdowns, we spoke life into our spouse when we saw the good stuff? Our partners, just like us, have a beautiful mix of imperfections and strengths. When you are intentional about putting a spotlight on those strengths, you will likely see them rise to the occasion.

Here’s to speaking words that breathe life, and turning our relationships into spaces of encouragement and celebration. Because when we uplift others, we actually find that it changes us along the way as well. 🖤

12/30/2023

34 years old! 🖤🥹🎂 I’m so thankful for another year to love my people and to grow in experience and wisdom. Thank you so much for all of the birthday wishes!

12/03/2023

Some thoughts this morning. 🖤 double tap if you agree. His mercies are new every day — we don’t need a New Year to wrestle with our sin. We don’t need a change in circumstances. We need a changed, surrendered heart and a wholeee lot of grace.

11/24/2023

If you’re tired of:

1. Feeling disconnected from your spouse
2. Wanting your husband to step up as a spiritual leader and dig deeper emotionally
3. Feeling like you’re constantly longing for partnership and help within your home
4. Relying too heavily on your spouse for your happiness
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11/20/2023

Jesse and I have both walked through seasons in the past 11 years where we felt like we were outgrowing one another. It happened to me recently.

It’s common for me to have moments where I feel so full of life, eager to feel more and experience more of it that I get antsy and (highly) discontent. Jesse has moments where he wishes I could learn how to chill out, settle down and just be content 😅, among other things.

Double tap ♥️ if you’ve ever felt like you “grew out” of your marriage or like you and your spouse changed over the years. 👇🏼

It’s common for you to evolve and change within a marriage (especially when you’re married as young as we were.) This doesn’t mean that you’re immediately not a fit for one another, but instead that it takes time and energy to get to know one another again - as your new selves. And that you can fall in love all over again with those new versions of you.

There are 3 ways that we navigate through this healthfully:

1. Don’t stifle one another: I don’t want to stifle the person that God has called Jesse to be and vice versa. This means that we lean into the changes, support and encourage, while also communicating honestly & ensuring that our values and priorities are centered around Jesus.

2. Re-learn about one another over and over again: Never stop asking questions. This is so important. You aren’t the same person this year as you were last year, so who are we to assume that our spouse’s dreams, goals, hurts, temptations, and desires haven’t also changed?

3. Keep your heart centered on Jesus: It’s easy to go wayward when we don’t have any direction or guidance. God’s word is steadfast, sure, and unchanging, in spite of our emotions. Our relationship with Him is everything, and that flows down into our marriage.

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11/07/2023

11/07/2023

Controversial opinion: Our society is so heavily focused on “equality in the home” that we miss out on the freedom that comes from living in our God-given roles.

It’s a sweet thing to acknowledge that the roles God has created for both husband and wife bring joy to the marriage when they’re lived out well.

💭 When we spend excessive amounts of time trying to morph and mold our spouse into a version of ourselves, not only do we become resentful when we realize that *it’s not actually possible*, we also dull the gifts that God has given them as a man.

(Many) women desire to feel protected, safe, taken care of, loved and desired. We often stifle those masculine traits when we emasculate with our words and demands, rather than building them up with encouragement and life giving words.

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11/03/2023

3 reasons why we choose NOT to be lazy in our marriage right now:

💭 1. The relationship example we set for our children matters: The way that we communicate, flirt and show affection, choose to serve one another, and display intentionality in our marriage will flow over onto the way our children live out their future marriages.

💭 2. The commitment to our faith: Regardless of whether our children have left the nest, our commitment to God and the vows we made to each other remains steadfast. We believe that our marital promise is not contingent on the presence of our children at home.

💭 3. Eternal Perspective: We embrace the truth the small, petty arguments we face now are truly insignificant in the grand scope of eternity. We want our children to understand that our commitment to each other transcends the temporary challenges we encounter in life. There are many things of great importance to live our lives for - marriage is not the only one.

We date one another, commit to church together, take trips as a couple and as a family (like this dreamy trip to 30A at ), and having hard, real conversations.

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10/25/2023

You may be thinking, “Well I don’t *hate* them [or her], I just strongly dislike them. [Save/share for a hard but necessary truth. 🖤] ⁣
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I know relationships can be challenging, and I receive the most questions (by far) about in-law relationships. We must remember that hatred is when we love someone comparatively less than another. ⁣
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1 Cor. 13:2 says, “But if I have not love, I am nothing.” You can know all the scripture, go to every church service and preach your heart out, but LOVE is the greatest reflection of Christ to our world. ⁣
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1 John 4:20 says, “For He who does not love his brother cannot love God whom he has not seen.” ⁣
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God’s word calls us up toward unconditional love. This does not mean that we don’t hold healthy boundaries for our family, but love for all should be the foundation of those boundaries. ⁣Episode 53 on The Living Easy Podcast talks all about navigating difficult in-law relationships as a Christian if you need help determining what those boundaries look like.
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Remember: the way that you talk to and about people is often a reflection of what you believe about God. 🖤 ✨tap that follow ➕ button for more faith encouragement like this.

10/12/2023

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Today I want to challenge you to live differently than the rest of the world lives. To not give up on marriage just because it’s hard, to not choose your hobbies over one another, to not rely on one another for your joy and peace, but to fight for your marriage, to choose love when you don’t like, and to break generational patterns for your children.

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10/11/2023

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When the tension in your home builds, not only do you and your spouse feel it, but your children feel it as well. [save & share for biblical marriage encouragement].

When one spouse within a marriage hasn’t created a safe space for the other to share their frustrations or grievances, it’s a natural response to begin to shut down. We feel as if we don’t have an outlet, and over time, any healthy communication disappears.

But avoiding conflict isn’t a route that leads to growth. Sarcasm, silent treatment, or subtle undermining are often seen as a “better” option when compared to yelling or fighting within a relationship, yet they are equally damaging.

Dr. John Gottman’s research has shown that passive aggression in a marriage can “erode trust, create communication problems, and lead to increased conflict, which can ultimately harm the overall quality of the relationship.”

Here are 3 ways to help avoid passive aggression in your home:

1. Create a safe space for your spouse to open up. Don’t become defensive when they share their frustrations, but instead, listen well, acknowledge their feelings, and seek understanding.
2. Identify and address the underlying triggers and issues causing passive aggression. If you are already at a point of minimal communication, praying together can be deeply helpful.
3. When approaching a difficult issue, consider tone and timing. It’s not always a good time to talk about the “hard stuff” and the way that we approach the conversation makes an immense difference.

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10/08/2023

When you serve your spouse with kindness and love, even in the moments when you want to criticize or accuse, something shifts. [save & share for heart encouragement!]

You’ll begin to change. You’ll see how it transforms your own heart and perspective of who your husband or wife is. Just like how Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet changed their perspective, serving in marriage shifts our view, too.

Is your spouse frustrating you? Make them a coffee. Are you in a fight? Get them their favorite candy at the store. Are you disconnected sexually? Serve them selflessly.

Critical comments cause us to harden and think the worst, while the act of service softens our hearts, making us more empathetic and understanding. The act of serving not only strengthens the bond but also changes our hearts to see our spouse through a more compassionate, selfless lens.

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09/25/2023

Comment “YES” if you agree. 🖤

If you’re in this place, we’ve been in your shoes.

About a year after Sutton was born, our marriage was hurting, and that’s saying it lightly — we were in a really bad place.

We called our premarital counselors over to talk with us because we could hardly speak to one another. We shared all of our frustration, hurts, and grievances. Our counselor shared words that cut to the heart of our struggle. They gently said to both of us, "No wonder your marriage is hurting, you guys, you have a child-centered marriage. You need to be husband and wife first."

Your healthy marriage, your kind and consistent communication, your affection, your intentionality with dates and time away, will not only make you happier and more enjoyable to be around, it will also flow down onto the view that your children have of marriage.

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09/19/2023

I was recently on the phone with a friend who shared that resentment has taken root on both sides of her marriage.

This feeling of indifference, bitterness and coldness in a relationship can be so scar - sometimes it feels more difficult and even worse than those seasons when you can't seem to stop arguing. The question, "What comes next?" can begin to eat away at you and at your marriage.

If you're feeling that same resentment or coldness in your marriage, choose to face it head on. When you keep God at the center of your words and your actions, and choose to humble yourself to a place where you're willing to own your own junk, you are far more likely to get to a place where healing happens.

Letting go of past grievances and choosing to accept imperfections without bitterness is a powerful step toward breaking the cycle of resentment, and communicating about the hard stuff is the only way forward.

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09/10/2023

Show. up. for. your. people. 👇🏼 ⁣
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When you say “I’ll pray for you”, do you actually follow through, or do your words dangle as an empty, casual promise to pacify a situation? ⁣
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Do you follow through after saying, “we really need to hang out more!” and show up when you say you will, or do you use distraction and time as an excuse to be flakey? ⁣
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Do you ask your people questions about themselves and allow for honesty and vulnerability, or do you dominate the conversation and plan what you’re going to say before they even have a chance to finish? ⁣
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Do you bond over gossip — discussing people and finding joy in their shortcomings, their IG pages, and their divorces, or do you discuss ideas, your own failures, and personal growth? ⁣
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These are all convictions and challenges that have been laid on my heart as I study relationships through the lens of scripture. Even as I write this, I’m encouraged to rectify some wrongdoing and laziness in my own relationships. ⁣
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At the end of our lives, ✨people✨ are all that will really matter. You will likely wish you had spent less time scrolling through the lives of people you’ve never met — but it’s not too late to change that. ⁣
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Watch the lives of people around you who do relationships really well (like in this picture) and choose to learn from them.⁣
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“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a sibling." Prov. 18:24. ⁣
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Are you that reliable friend? Or do you only expect people to be that friend to *you*? Sweet Christian, let us lead and live by example as friends, co-workers, siblings, spouses, parents, and mentors. ⁣
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The “disposable people” rhetoric in our society needs to end. Comment a “🖤” if you agree.

09/02/2023

i love this little fam bam of mine so much i could meltttt 🥹. I woke up this morning thinking about some of the things that motherhood has taught me and wanted to share. 🖤⁣
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1. Activities and events are great, but they aren’t the same as connection and presence. We can do all the things and go all the places, but oftentimes, that can be more disconnecting than simply being at home together. We’re learning to focus on connecting and not just ‘doing’. ⁣
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2. I’m so glad I took the videos and pictures. We took this pic on a crazy morning as we headed out the door to school. I look back at the boys, even one year ago, and have already forgotten how sweet their little voices were. Get in the pictures with them (!!!) and record the mundane, basic moments. You won’t regret it. 🥹 ⁣
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3. They are not me and they will never be me. I need to cater to their God-given individual personalities, to their emotions, and allow them to thrive in the areas they love, rather than forming them to the things I love or want for them. Boundaries & healthy direction are necessary, but our family has so much more joy when we embrace the individual personalities. ⁣
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4. Kids change daily. Literally. Some days they are so respectful and well-behaved, and then something shifts and I don’t even recognize them. Let the ebbs and flows come and don’t allow them to stress you out. (Preaching to myself). It’s normal, and they have bad days just like we do. They’re going to be okay (and so are you). ⁣
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5. Our *wild child* at home has already received two awards at school for best behavior this year. Jesse and I literally laughed out loud 🤣. They are going to let loose and show their biggest emotions at home. It doesn’t mean that you’re not doing a good job, it actually means that they feel safe to do so around you. They aren’t going to be a menace to society. ⁣
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6. The fact that you worry about how well you’re doing as a parent likely means you’re doing a really good job. The only time to worry is when you don’t care at all. ⁣
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Love you guys 🖤

08/24/2023

Sometimes my home feels like complete and utter chaos — to a point where I feel like the only option is to escape. I know that many would say that that is “normal” in a home with two high-energy, young boys, but sometimes the overstimulation gets the best of me.

It makes me into someone I don’t want to be. I feel overwhelmed, and I feel this constant ache for some version of rest. I succumb to filling it with scrolling time, Netflix binges, or fiction book reads. But none of it helps.

I imagine God watching my life and asking, “How many times do you need the reminder that you need rest for your soul, Lindsey?” I fight against it, often seeking solace in so many other things before going to God’s Word. I’m immediately reminded that we need His Word more than we need quiet in our homes, more than we need a mental break, more than we need “me time”, and more than we everything in our lives to fit together like a perfect puzzle piece.

I’m grateful for His gentle reminders to find my rest in Him. This verse in the Psalms resonated with me this morning: “I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall be far from me.”

How often do we set our eyes on things that are worthless? Are we leading our family in prioritizing these things? The things that draw us away from the goodness of God, like endless scrolling, that get us caught up in comparison, envy, laziness, sin, and temptation?

These things are all empty and meaningless, leading us toward loneliness and the feeling of being lost and without purpose. I want to walk with integrity in my home. I want to lead in love, grace, holiness, and joy.

So just in case you need the gentle reminder today, this world will never fill your heart, no matter how much physical rest, how much money, how many cute clothes, how much success or acclaim, how much beauty, how many likes or followers — all of it comes to an end. But God and His love are infinite; only He will satisfy.