What I've learned from Elisabeth Elliot: If you or I don't have something now, we don't need it now.
"And my God will supply all of your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." {Philippians 4:19}
If we're not careful, our wants can quickly become idols in our lives, as our God always provides for our needs no matter what. Jesus wants me & all of us believers to treasure HIM above & more than anything else we desire in our hearts. God wants to be our delight--not the gifts He gives us! Whether this be other people (i.e. relationships--friendships, family, parents, siblings or none--children or childless, husband/wife or singleness. Social media, entertainment, self, jobs/careers, possessions.) Anything you & I prioritize over our Savior is an idol. Money in the bank or not, comforts of our home--as a "refuge" instead of God first & foremost. Prayerlessness--relying on self instead of Him, as our God wants us to pray without ceasing.
"Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." {1Thessalonians 5:16-18}
God is Lord & King! Since He loves us most of all there is absolutely nothing He withholds from us as children of God--His daughters & sons.
"Delight yourself in the Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."
Psalm 37:4-6 (ESV)
Mark 12:28-34
Psalm 46:1
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