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Monday reflection ...

Children, be on your guard against idols.
- JOHN 5:21

As a kid, I thought idol worship was silly.  Shoot, who would be so dumb as to believe a thing could be GOD?  Then I got older and started stockpiling my own idols.  It's easy, so long as you rename them something innocent sounding.  For example, take the love of money and call it "financial security".  And let's call injustice "pragmatism", and neglecting the world's poor "taking care of my own responsibilities first."  Before you know it, we've got shrines in every corner.
- 2009 A Book of Grace-Filled Days


Anything in this life that takes our attention away from God can be considered idol worship. That may be all sorts of things ... worshipping ourselves, material things, careers, routines, or any ideas.  Worshipping false idols really can bring chaos and disorder to our lives.  Our God wants us to worship only him ... he alone is the true happiness in our hearts.  I know when I get caught up in any thing, it causes me to feel uneasy.  Balance is the key and too often I am in a state of feeling "unbalanced".

I am thankful for little reminders.  That Holy Spirit sure is busy ...
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Laura said…
Great short, and to the point reflection.
I think I have imbalanced computer time.
Must do something about that.
1:55 PM
Busy Bee Suz said…
What a great reminder...I too get caught up in my day to day life....must.remember.the.most.important.stuff. :)
have a good day,
suz
3:37 PM
Cheryl Lage said…
An artfully worded reminder.
Thank you. :)
9:59 PM
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said…
Great thoughts. It is easy to be distracted by the things of the world.

Thanks for the reminder of what is really important!

Jen
1:25 AM
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