Day 20 – Thursday
Matthew 13:44-46
God our Creator
and Redeemer, enable us to discern what is of surpassing value as we live as
citizens and stewards of your realm. Enable us to see through the false, empty
promises that urge us, every day, to stake our present or future well-being in
the purchase of some product, be it food, clothing, grooming supply, pill,
electronic product, transportation, insurance, financial vehicle or any other
item we might acquire to give us the illusion of health, security, or personal
value and meaning.
Help us to
perceive our real needs and trust You to provide them. But help us to realize
that You are the treasure that we most seek as we search for enduring
satisfaction. You have made us for companionship with You, and everything we
try to substitute for your presence and your reign in our lives is ultimately
hollow and unfulfilling.
Forgive us for all
the times we have looked in the wrong direction to quell the fears and satisfy
the deep yearning within us. Help us to set aside everything that prevents us
from embracing You, fully, and serving, gladly, as stewards of your wise reign
among us. Amen.
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