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bluidkiti · 02-14-2014, 01:17 PM

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Matthew 6:33
A man was struggling to climb a very tall ladder that leaned up against a wall. The rungs were far apart, and there were people in front of him. But he was consumed with making it to the top. He climbed every rung, stepping over people along the way. When he got to the top, he looked over the wall and saw nothing.

That’s exactly where the pursuit of worldly wealth leads you. Years ago, a book was written by Psychologist Douglas LaBier called Modern Madness. In it, LaBier discussed what the quest for more and more can produce in a person’s life. He suggested that as people pursue wealth more and more, they lose both their self and their personhood.

In other words, when wealth becomes a person’s focus over and above their relationships with others and with God, they essentially check out relationally. They put family and friends on the back burner only to focus on things that, in the end, mean absolutely nothing.

The deepest needs of your life aren’t going to be met by the pursuit of wealth. That’s the lie of the enemy. So instead of searching for happiness in worldly possessions, remember who you are in Christ. Find your identity in Him alone and He’ll meet your every need!

HAVE EVERY NEED MET BY SEEKING JESUS FIRST.

Jack Graham

MajestyJo · 02-14-2014, 05:14 PM

My God supplies my needs. Once in a while, I am granted a blessing, He also supplies my wants and desires, as long as I don't put expectations on Him, go in faith, and accept His reply. I have also found that you should be careful for what you ask for. You just might get it.

bluidkiti · 02-15-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MajestyJo

I have also found that you should be careful for what you ask for. You just might get it.

For sure. People around here have been wanting snow. We have gotten snow about every week for the last few weeks. Last week some folks, who don't usually get snow, got snow 3 days in a row. Now people are tired of it. LOL

02-14-2014, 01:17 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,907	The key to having your every need met “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 A man was struggling to climb a very tall ladder that leaned up against a wall. The rungs were far apart, and there were people in front of him. But he was consumed with making it to the top. He climbed every rung, stepping over people along the way. When he got to the top, he looked over the wall and saw nothing. That’s exactly where the pursuit of worldly wealth leads you. Years ago, a book was written by Psychologist Douglas LaBier called Modern Madness. In it, LaBier discussed what the quest for more and more can produce in a person’s life. He suggested that as people pursue wealth more and more, they lose both their self and their personhood. In other words, when wealth becomes a person’s focus over and above their relationships with others and with God, they essentially check out relationally. They put family and friends on the back burner only to focus on things that, in the end, mean absolutely nothing. The deepest needs of your life aren’t going to be met by the pursuit of wealth. That’s the lie of the enemy. So instead of searching for happiness in worldly possessions, remember who you are in Christ. Find your identity in Him alone and He’ll meet your every need! HAVE EVERY NEED MET BY SEEKING JESUS FIRST. Jack Graham __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

02-14-2014, 05:14 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	My God supplies my needs. Once in a while, I am granted a blessing, He also supplies my wants and desires, as long as I don't put expectations on Him, go in faith, and accept His reply. I have also found that you should be careful for what you ask for. You just might get it. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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