Thurs., Mar. 1
LUST
This isn't a word we like to say out loud, let alone think about, but Jesus just trotted it right out into theh open! Then, He intensified the discomfort of His audience by pointing out that lusting is as sinful as actually doing the deed!
How about you and me? How are we doing in the lust department? What is it that our mind focuses on to excess? What, in other words, do we crave? Is it food—chocolate, or pie, or cookies, or simply eating “comfort foods”? Is it craving beer, wine, or liquor? Is is stuff—a new car or truck, a boat, clothes, shoes, boots, jewelry, tools? Or, do you long for ease and comfort? Or money?
Or, do you crave time in prayer, in fasting, and in worship? Do you crave to spend quality and quantity time with your loved ones? Crave to read the Bible? Hmmm?
Prayer: Lord, forgive my lusting after earthly things, human wants, or even “good” things that come between You and me. Teach me to better use my time, my talents, my gifts, and my desires, so that I may better glorify You! Give me a deep dissatisfaction with my status quo, and fill me with the desire to please You in all my waking moments! Amen.
P.S. Your comments are welcomed on any and all of these posts!
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