How hard it is for those who
have riches to enter the kingdom of God.
Mark 10: 23
If someone were to ask us, if we worshiped idols I am sure we would
quickly respond with a no. The problem is that we don’t even realize the
idols we have created. If we stop and think about what we place the most
value on in our lives, and whose approval we seek, we may be surprised
by our own answers. It’s easy to receive the blessings of God and
un-intentionally place more emphasis on the blessings than the giver of
the blessings. We can’t value anything above God. There is nothing wrong
with having material possessions, it is only when we place more
importance on them than God that we begin to have a problem. We need to
let go of all of it, and allow the barriers between God and us to come
crashing down; as we discover a freedom to dedicate ourselves wholly to
God and following after the things that He desires.
Prayer
Lord I thank You for each blessing You have brought into my life. You
have been good and faithful. Forgive me for placing more importance on
the things You have blessed me with than You. You are more than worthy
of my affection and my praise. Give me wisdom and strength to continue
to let go and follow You. Amen.