We try so hard to hold onto our stuff. We call it our treasure and expect to feel joy. But in Godโs economy if we want to gain, we must give up. For joy wonโt ever be found in collecting treasures. Joy radiates in our life only when we share our treasures.
Lysa TerKeurstGod never intended us to want anything more than we want Him. Just the slightest glimpse into His Word proves that, Look at what the Bible says about God's chosen people, the Israelites, when they wanted food more than they wanted God: 'They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved' (Psalm 78:18). Yikes
Lysa TerKeurstPerson who lives with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule will often ache with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul. So if we want to live better and invest wisely in our souls, we've got to change our approach to the way we make decisions. We've got to rethink how we use the two most powerful words, yes and no.
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