Philippians 3:8
I consider everything
a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my
Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish,
that I may gain Christ.
Dear Jesus,
You are the deepest desire
of my heart. The power and possessions I once persistently pursued are
worthless. The accolades and accomplishments I aggressively accumulated
are insignificant. The pleasures and treasures of the world can't come
close to knowing You, Jesus. Please show me all the clutter in my life
that needs discarded to make room for more of You.
I want to know You more
each day. My greatest aspiration is to be more like You in every way.
I'm inferior andinadequate. My trinkets and trophies can't save me.
They're meaningless to You. All You want is all of me. Knowing You
personally and passionately is the only thing that matters. My
relationship with You is the most important thing in all of my life.
Clear the clutter
from the home of my heart to make room for Your all-consuming power.
Using that mighty power, I'll overcome evil and temptation. In Your
strength, I'll die to my past addictions and attractions. Sharing in
Your suffering, I'll lay down my former lifestyle to follow You, Jesus.
Thank You for
preserving History so that I can have heavenly hope. After the
excruciating pain of death, joy comes in the "mourning" - beautiful life
that never ends.
There is no greater
thing than knowing You, Jesus. You mean the world to me. The most
valuable treasure of all time is found in You - sweet salvation. With a
spring in my step, a song in my heart and a smile on my face I will
praise You for Your magnificent greatness in Jesus name. Amen.
If you were standing
before the throne of God and He asked you, "Do you love me with all your
heart, mind, soul and strength?" could you honestly answer, "Yes, Lord,
You are my most important relationship." How will you prove it?
What
are you willing to give up to know Christ better? Time each day for
Bible study and prayer? Approval from friends and family? Your personal
plans, ambitions, and dreams? Knowing Christ is worth the sacrifice.
Today I will give up _______________________________________ in order to know you more, Jesus.
Go and obey. Jesus said, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching." John 14: 23
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