38/365: What Does God Expect?

"You shall have no other gods before me." ~ God (Exodus 20:3)

All of creation bows to God and and points to His glory.

Some men attempt to replace God with things such as pride, money, work, or even other people. God cannot be replaced.

Today, examine anything which takes a higher seat in your life including your thoughts, and pursuits.

NEXT STEP: Pause and ask, "Am I elevating other gods above, GOD?" If the answer is yes, then ask God to show you how to move them down the ladder.

Damon

on 02/07/2023 at 08:24 PM

I’ve learned that love truly does conquer all. Love gives motivation that other things cannot do. Gives us consistent accountability

Damon

on 02/07/2023 at 08:20 PM

I’ve learned that love

Olav Arne Jordal

on 02/07/2023 at 07:48 PM

How about google and modern technology? It is pushed so hard today and the revelation of John's boxes are all ticked by this flood of gadgets that are owned by poor and rich, small and big. Very soon the money powers seem ready with full scale international Central Bank Digital Cash, and will we be able to buy and sell without it? It seems a non topic online, but I can't shake how much this technology is warned against and what is the alternative? Rationally they are great organizing and communication tools, in reality they are full of filth, lies, temptations, isolating people and twisting reality, and as for importance, only one is essential, and I tell you it isn't a screen device :P Still noone knows where the wind goes, and it is the same with those filled with Gods spirit, so I take comfort in that and figure there is work everywhere.

Kevin Miller

on 02/07/2023 at 07:07 PM

I know when I was younger many things were idols for more. I was ignoring God for the most part. Now I know God should always be number one but living like that is a different story. I struggle with doing the right thing sometimes. I have unwanted thoughts sometimes leading to things like Lust anger depression etc. I’m working on it but it’s still a problem.

Joe Lizama

on 02/07/2023 at 05:27 PM

Thank you brothers for continuing to share your testimonies with the group. It is truly inspiring and motivating for all of us that need to hear it. It helps us all know that even in the depths of destructions and disaster in our lives, there is always hope when we put God first before anything else. Lord I also ask for your help to do my best to always put you first and ahead of others, and everything that are in the way. Thank you Lord and I Love You! amen 🙏!

Ethan R.

on 02/07/2023 at 04:36 PM

My past favorite thing to do in the whole world was something very unhealthy; physically, mentally and emotionally, but far more deadly was my spiritual obsolescence. I spent my entire existence to set my habbit into action. I neglected my responsibilities and my family. I spent insane amounts of money. I didn't even care about personal hygiene. I needed my drugs, nothing was to get in my way. I finally lost millions and my freedom, though it could have been my life, certainly my sanity had gone. GOD is the only thing that brought me out of the depths of that hell. Over 4 years clean now, living in poverty, I had lost everything. However, it brought me to GOD ! Today I care about my fellow man, I care about being a good man. I'm working on my marriage, and my business. I have clarity and know that I have been chosen to live for a purpose. GOD is that purpose. God saved me from myself, from the evils of addiction. God has allowed me the opportunity to use my experience, strength and hope to help others who suffer from the disease of addiction. I AM SO VERY GRATEFUL. There is a better life and it is possible only with GOD !

Rick Mendez

on 02/07/2023 at 04:28 PM

Lord, I pray for strength as I renew my faith in you. I’ve tried for years to be the one in charge, only to fail time after time. I pray for wisdom as I read your word. Wisdom to decipher your words so that I can apply it to my walk with you. I reject the things of this world, material things, money, greed, lust. All praise and glory to you Elohim.

Kaleb Ramirez

on 02/07/2023 at 04:24 PM

I'm surprised by reading all these comments and not seeing any of them mention your spouse (for the reasons that may be). I'm not married yet, but the one thing I find myself struggling constantly is with not putting my girlfriend above God. We have a great relationship, spiritual holy and pure as we can make it, but that doesn't stop me from feeling so much love for her that she ends up as my #1 priority daily... often over God himself. So that's the current thing I have to keep laying down to God each day. In the past there were other things: entertainment, insecurities, fear, work (church work is still hard to put below God himself sometimes), and porn (last night my gf and I realized I've been clean from PMO for 2 weeks. I haven't had such a good streak in a long time). I'm glad God has helped me bring down every altar to build up a new one to honor Him. I pray that God helps me surrender more and more to Him each day.

Ladd Paulson

on 02/07/2023 at 03:37 PM

Lavelle I just went to one of my other Bible apps and the verse of the day is Romans 5:3-5. Amazing how God does that.

Ladd Paulson

on 02/07/2023 at 03:31 PM

Lavelle God bless you brother. I am praying for you and your wife.

Ladd Paulson

on 02/07/2023 at 03:25 PM

Robbert McFadden the most appropriate prayer for this morning I can think of thank you. I for years put my Harleys first and most important in my life. Convinced myself it was ok because riding was like therapy to ease away the troubles of police work. Jump years ahead and God saved me from a horrible wreck on duty but I can no longer ride. I miss riding but I'm definitely in a better place with Him now and feel much better about that.

Bobby

on 02/07/2023 at 03:25 PM

Lord, give me clarity so the decisions I make are intended for your glory. Help me be an example of a Godly man and let your light shine through me as do your work. You have put me in a position where I can lead young men and fellow coworkers closer to you, so let it be for you glory and not mine.

Lavelle Livingston

on 02/07/2023 at 03:16 PM

This hits me. Work, money, and pride, I put all of them before God. The more I worked the more money I made and the more my pride grew. I coveted and idolized money. My marriage is on the brink now because of it. God gave me an amazing woman who has been fighting for me and now she is ready to give up. Alone in my media room, I got down on my knees and cried and prayed for what seemed like hours. I asked God that if I have been wrong, show me where and how I was wrong. I can only explain it as the Holy Spirit, but I now have this new found clarity. I have been fasting and praying for the past week. I have realized the error in my ways. I know it's going to be hard work but I am back on the path to God but he heard my cry and is working on me. I am thankful for this trial because he is teaching me and saving me. Lord thank you!

Delray

on 02/07/2023 at 02:29 PM

What helps me maintain my walk is when I invite the Holy Spirit to prick me quickly when I'm wrong. That is such a blessing. Father I set you apart, I fear and love you, everyday I submit to your will.

Ashley Jarvis

on 02/07/2023 at 02:25 PM

We all have a God sized hole in us. Anything we try to cover it with, will eventually fall through. Only God, can fill this emptiness. It may be mentors, a spouse, family, a career, success or wealth. Worldly things will come and go. Whether we can truly enjoy, appreciate, and value the people and even things in our lives, depends on if that hole is filled so we’re not constantly worried inside. People will fail us, whether by choice, or natural causes, we are all flawed and fragile. We also, are never meant to be used by others to fill their void… This is why it’s so essential to give all Glory to God, so others don’t worship us, especially our children. As much as my pride would love for my kids to see me as this perfect example of a man, it is essential they see me as just a man, doing the best I can to walk as Jesus did. It’s important they see me own my mistakes, turn to God for help, and work through it. It’s important they see me succeed, turn to God, and give Him all the praise. The same goes for anyone else around us, whether we realize it or not, we carry the banner of Christ everywhere we go. They will know we are Christian, by how we love. Amen 🙏🏻

Brandon Pembleton

on 02/07/2023 at 02:08 PM

God help me to always be quick to self assess if I'm beginning to put something up on the mantle that only belongs to you. I know in my past I had put many worldly things up there and all it ever did was make my spiritual health subject to the rise and fall of these worldly things like ocean waves and just like ocean waves it made me quite sea sick from it all. God you alone on the mantle is the only way. The way to a peaceful life on calm waters. Thank you God for showing me the way and guiding me to maintain the way of your truth. I love you God amen 🙏

Boyce Moses

on 02/07/2023 at 01:47 PM

He is our God, and we are His people. So many false gods in the world that people worship. Go with the only true God. Love you Jesus! 💙💛💜💚

Weston W

on 02/07/2023 at 12:25 PM

Amen

Robert McFaddin

on 02/07/2023 at 11:45 AM

God, please search me. Show me anything in me that offendsYou. If I’ve put something or someone above You, please show me. Help me turn from that sin and to put You first in my life.

Tommy Williamson

on 02/07/2023 at 09:43 AM

WHAT STANDS BETWEEN YOU AND GOD? Is it your job, your love for your favorite sports team, your love for your house, your desire to go fishing or hunting, your desire to make money, your car, drugs, alcohol, pornography or is there something else between you and God. Many things can come between us and serving snd worshiping God. Anything that we allow to come between our serving snd worshipping God becomes an idol to us. It may have happened slowly and subtly but if we have something that. We have let come between us and God we are breaking His greatest law. At one time it was a sport that aired on Sunday morning. My vcr had died and I had not replaced it yet so I could not record it to watch it later so instead I started I started staying home from church on Sunday morning to watch. It can happen so subtly that we don’t think about. BE AWARE OF ANYTHING BECOMING MORE IMPORTANT THSN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!

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