Honor God as #1

Ezekiel 16:2 Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know, understand, and realize her [idolatrous] abominations [that they] are disgusting, detestable, and shamefully vile.

Ezekiel 14:4 ...idols of [self-will and unsubmissiveness]...

Wow. Ezekiel chapter 16 is filled with the metaphorical telling of Israel's unfaithfulness to God. It's terrible! They turned and ran everywhere but to God, thus worshiping idols like mad. This type of behavior is compared to an unfaithful wife. That shows how intensely He feels about each one of us. Raising us and giving us everything we could ever want or need... And then we play the harlot and run to other things.

This shows how serious it is that we MUST NOT allow anything come before the Lord. It is an abomination, disgusting, detestable, and shamefully vile to place anything before Him. He loves us with such great intensity, and it pains Him so when there is anything placed above Him in our hearts. How much do our hearts need to be righted by the Holy Spirit and to truly place God in the #1 spot in our hearts and lives?

Dear Heavenly Father,

We confess that there are many things we have placed above You--our job, our family, and even ourselves. We desperately need You to free us from these things that tie us up and in every way to turn whole-heartedly to You with the very same intense desire and passion that You have for us, before anything else. Melt our hearts in Your refining fire, Lord, that we may hold You in the absolute highest place in our lives. In Jesus' wonderful name. Amen.

A Resolution for 2010

My resolution for this year is to learn how to love. To abide in God's love, receiving it and growing in it, and learning how to love others are the two areas I want to grow in.

Ten days into the year the Lord is already answering. Imagine what lies ahead!

Don't Be Deceived!

Hey, everyone! I recently found this article on ElijahList. It is very encouraging. I have been going through some different situations lately that have since cleared, but this article has confirmed what the Lord has shown me.

Stand strong and firm in the truth of the Lord.

http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word/8371