Words of Encouragement

 

September - 23 - 2007

 

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.

The Scripture reading for today is Matthew 13:22.

And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Let us pray.

Gracious Father, please help us to faithfully use the blessings you have lavishly poured out upon us. Please don't let us be deceived or owned by the things we possess, nor do we want to covet what we do not have. Give us an undivided heart about the matters of your Kingdom. Please bring to life in us the fruitfulness of a heart full of your grace.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

 

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