Day 41:: Idolizing

my Sabbath = Saturday, so Solo on Sunday :-) ...

My idols:
-favor of others
-"new" things
-religious acitvity
-myself (the book said, ANYTHING that takes our eyes off God!)

God, I totally value others' opinions and feelings of me WAY TOO MUCH. I don't think enough about what YOU are thinking because I get preoccupied with everyone else.

I also LUST after the feeling of "new" things - things that come with tags, sales, etc. - anything I get to check out and bring home with me. I can get too focused on acquiring and allow new things to fill a void in my life that is only meant for you. Ugh...materialism...how I hate thou.

I allow religious activity to distract me from the purpose of my religion: YOU. I get tired and worn out before I even get to WORSHIP. Lord, let it be about you.

Lastly, I am my own worst enemy. I can be my own greatest distraction. I can be too self-sufficient, set in my ways, and self-focused.

God, help me to in these places feel your "pinch." Help me let go and refocus on You. Let me come to You in true humility.