"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs."
Jonah 2:8
Children love toys. They are fun, amusing, and keep them busy, but in most cases are worthless. As adults we can develop affinities for things (objects, careers, hobbies, activities, people- things other than our Creator) that capture our attention, desire, imagination, and affections. God, our Heavenly Father, created us to worship him, but He only wants the kind of worship and adoration that we give freely, cheerfully, and lovingly. He gives us freedom to pursue relationship with Him, which grace flows from, or cling to idols that in the end are worthless. These idols can only gather dust, rust, or decay. They can't save, heal, restore, forgive, renew, strengthen, council, embolden, or love us back.
Today meditate on the grace and goodness of the Lord, and keep a heavenly perspective.
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