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September 22, 2007
VERSE:
[Jesus said] "The one who received the seed that fell among the
thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life
and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."
-- Matthew 13:22
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Matthew+13:22
THOUGHT:
All sorts of things can distract us from Kingdom matters. The
wear and tear of everyday life can make it hard to keep our
spiritual focus. But in an affluent society, our desire for riches,
our pursuit of material things, and our selfishness with wealth can
entangle us in worry. Worry can stifle our faith. Eventually the
fruitfulness of the Gospel is choked out and we lose our spiritual
vitality. Our greatest riches are found in Jesus. If he is our
priceless treasure and the Kingdom is our highest priority, then we
can handle the other things that come our way.
PRAYER:
Gracious Father, please help me to faithfully use the blessings
you have lavishly poured out upon me. Please don't let me be
deceived or owned by the things I possess, nor do I want to covet
what I do not have. Give me an undivided heart about the matters of
your Kingdom. Please bring to life in me the fruitfulness of a
heart full of your grace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
\ / TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- http://www.heartlight.org/
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September 22, 2007
VERSE:
[Jesus said] "The one who received the seed that fell among the
thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life
and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."
-- Matthew 13:22
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Matthew+13:22
THOUGHT:
All sorts of things can distract us from Kingdom matters. The
wear and tear of everyday life can make it hard to keep our
spiritual focus. But in an affluent society, our desire for riches,
our pursuit of material things, and our selfishness with wealth can
entangle us in worry. Worry can stifle our faith. Eventually the
fruitfulness of the Gospel is choked out and we lose our spiritual
vitality. Our greatest riches are found in Jesus. If he is our
priceless treasure and the Kingdom is our highest priority, then we
can handle the other things that come our way.
PRAYER:
Gracious Father, please help me to faithfully use the blessings
you have lavishly poured out upon me. Please don't let me be
deceived or owned by the things I possess, nor do I want to covet
what I do not have. Give me an undivided heart about the matters of
your Kingdom. Please bring to life in me the fruitfulness of a
heart full of your grace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.