anything else

Dear children, 
keep away from anything
that might take 
God's place
in your hearts 
1 John 5

a house
a car
a career
a baby
a hobby
a spouse
a million dollars
a family
a problem
a relationship
a ministry
a challenge
a connection
a disease
a passion
a plan
a vision
a network
a concept
an idea
a goal
a dream
a calling

"keep yourselves from idols"

in pursuing God
is He ever first?
will He be forever first?

let Him be first, always, forever
Him at the center, nothing else matter

God first, sometimes, most of the time, without realizing, we place Him second, third, fourth or so on. We think about other things most of the time and totally forget about God, our Father, our Creator, His love, His miraculous power, His ability to make something from nothing, His kindness, His presence, His undoubtable faithfulness, His eagerness to walk with us, Him just Him. the great I am.

We forget to remember Him.
We forget to want Him more than anything else.

Friends, if you're dealing with this issue, please know that you are not alone, because I am also in the same boat as you. God knows we are dealing with this and He always loves our honesty.

Lord, help me to want You more that anything else in this world.
I want to want You.

For His Glory~