Why do we idolize man and the material things of this world; why do we think the more stuff we have the more accomplished we are, what is it we’re missing. Material accomplishments will keep us in doubt, stressed out, and they will soon fade away, but the things of the Spirit are everlasting. Yet we tend to idolize people and worldly possessions over righteousness and things of the spirit. Why is it so easy for us to follow people and the material things of his world; that can and will lead us down the wrong path, but we can’t or won’t follow Christ, who gives us the correction, protection, direction, and peace? Scripture strongly advises against the following of idols other than God. Idolatry, in this sense, means abandoning the way of God for material possessions and man.
Father, we shall have no other gods before You. we shall not make for ourselves an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. Father, help those that idolize people that are not worthy of their attention; give them correction and order their steps in Your will so they will not be manipulated by man and material things of this world. Lord, let us not get caught in the dark shadows of idolizing man but be guided by the light of Christ. Father, we are so lost in what man and this dark world have to offer that we cannot focus on the death it brings. Lord, give us eyes that see and a heart that desire the things of the Spirit. Father, baptize us in the Holy Spirit so we will be willing to follow You with patience, wisdom, and love; so we can be used to lift others up and help build up Your Kingdom. Father, continue to keep Your hedge of protection around our children, our children’s children as well as ourselves. Lord, thank You for shielding us from the lying lips and fiery arrows of our enemies. Lord, help us be inward changed men and women who worship praise, idolize, and love You, in Jesus name Amen
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