"Then He said to them, 'Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.'"
-Luke 12:15 (NASB)
-Luke 12:15 (NASB)
As my daughter has gotten older, she has become aware of the toy aisles and clothing sections at the store. She always finds something that she "needs" or wants. While I enjoy seeing her excitement over new toys and clothes, I know that I must teach her the value of not getting everything she wants and knowing the difference between a need and a want. Jesus teaches us the same lesson!
Jesus cares for us and He wants us to be happy, but He knows that out true happiness can't be found in possessions or things...no matter how much we think we "need" them! Jesus tells us that we need to be careful of being greedy, covetous, or wanting more than we need. Our possessions do not define our lives or who we are as a person. Instead of seeking to define ourselves with our possessions, we should define ourselves by our faith in God, His Son, and salvation through Jesus' sacrifice and never-ending love!
Remember that our happiness and identity is not found in our things, but in our faith!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for providing for all of my needs. Help me to see the differences between my needs and my wants and help me to be able to guide my daughter in knowing what is truly important. Allow me to define myself by my faith in You. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
Jesus cares for us and He wants us to be happy, but He knows that out true happiness can't be found in possessions or things...no matter how much we think we "need" them! Jesus tells us that we need to be careful of being greedy, covetous, or wanting more than we need. Our possessions do not define our lives or who we are as a person. Instead of seeking to define ourselves with our possessions, we should define ourselves by our faith in God, His Son, and salvation through Jesus' sacrifice and never-ending love!
Remember that our happiness and identity is not found in our things, but in our faith!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for providing for all of my needs. Help me to see the differences between my needs and my wants and help me to be able to guide my daughter in knowing what is truly important. Allow me to define myself by my faith in You. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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