In a Season of Loss, Clarify Your Priorities by Rick Warren Life is not measured by how much one owns. (Luke 12:15 NCV) Losses and tragedies have a way of putting everything into perspective. They clarify your values and help you figure out some priorities. You realize what matters most. In Luke 12:15, Jesus said, Life is not measured by how much one owns” (NCV). Dont confuse your net worth with your self worth. They are totally unrelated. Dont confuse your possessions with your position in Christ and your purpose. Dont confuse what youre living on with what youre living for. In the season of loss, you need to clarify your values and really remember whats important — relationships and people. People matter, not things. Dont lose your joy over things that are unimportant. Have you ever seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul? The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:7, We brought nothing into the world, so we can take nothing out.” I remember hearing of a rich Texas oilman who was buried in his Cadillac. As they were putting him under, a man standing by said, Man, thats living! No — the guys dead! For real security, you have to build your life on something that cant be taken from you. Can a job be taken from you? Yes. There is no such thing as job security. Can you lose your health? Yes. Can you lose the person youre married to? Yes. Can you lose your youthful beauty? Yes! You must build your life on the one thing that cannot be taken away from you: your relationship with God through his son, Jesus Christ. Once you have that, you’ll be able to make it through your season of loss as you focus on your relationship with Christ and the people in your life. Talk It Over What does your life reveal are the most important things to you? What do you need to do to strengthen your relationships so that they have priority in your life? *** *** ***
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:21:43 +0000
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