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1 John 2:15-17 (New King James Version)

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever."


Don't think too seriously about the things that this world offers you. She will promise you riches and treasures and power and status. But they are empty promises. They give you a false hope that, without the love of the Father burning within you above everything else, fades away and leaves you poor and alone. I want to also say that I love stuff. I love spending money on things and clothes and food and all the goodies that make life extra fun. I just don't want the enjoyment I get out of all that be why I am happy and satisfied and fulfilled. It can't be - it has to be Jesus. Because when all those frills have to be given up, removed from the equation of life, and it's just the Father and you left alone, then that must be where your true joy is found. That must be your true love and pursuit. The "lusts" and desires of the world that seduce us all can't consume a lover of the holy Father God. Your pursuit of the Father and what he wants you to do with your time here on earth must be your sole focus. The Father must be the first love of your heart and life, and from that love, a beautiful life (you) will evolve and the things of the earth will grow dim in the light of His glorious grace over your life.

So fall in love with Jesus everyday. Re-evaluate and figure out who your true love is these days. Wake up in the morning and love Him. Go about your work and play and pursue Him. Love Him, then go to sleep at night. Worship Him, do what He wants you to do, and ask Him to show you who He is a little more every day. Keep your eyes focused with a fierce focus on the Father.