TODAY’S VERSE(S)
“Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the LORD our God.”
Psalms 20:7
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:20-21
TODAY’S THOUGHT
It is easy to get our priorities mixed up. It seems that people are judged by the money they earn and the things they acquire. Even criminals are honored if they have the “rich and famous” lifestyle. Are fame and fortune the goals that we aspire to? The issue isn’t whether “riches” are good or bad. The issue is that there is something more important than materialism. There is a spiritual reality that we need to be concerned about. Jesus told us to store “spiritual” treasures in heaven. David said not to boast in our earthy positions and pleasures but to “boast in the Lord.” Why is this important? Because what we treasure is a reflection of what we are inside. If we treasure God, it is because He has the affection of our heart. If we boast in the Lord, it is because we are pleased with our relationship with Him. Do we want to have a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God? Seek Him like we would gold. Go after Him like a lost treasure. Make Him the most valuable part of our life and our heart with follow.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, I want to treasure You more than gold. I want to love You more than my possessions. Help me to know You. Help me to experience Your love. Help me love You more and more until I understand the valuable treasure Your love really is. ~Amen
~Tamara
You do such lovely things with your blog, Tamara, you are truly talented.
ReplyDeleteThen you add to that creativity by prayer contemplations on God's Word and Will, making our world a better place for all of us. thank you.
blessings and hugs,
marcy