Jesus didn't mean this as a sweeping command for everyone who has a lot of money. Jesus meant this for any of us who wallow in whatever abundance we have. I imagine Jesus looked straight into this young man's soul and said, 'I want you to give up the one thing you crave more than me. Then come, follow me.'
Lysa TerKeurstGod never intended for us to rely on others for our sense of well being. Only He is equipped to provide that.
Lysa TerKeurstDon't let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.
Lysa TerKeurstToday, let's be determined to see blessings in the midst of things that seem like burdens.
Lysa TerKeurstWhen we have the same thought again, the line of the original thought is deepened, causing what's called a memory trace. With each repetition the trace goes deeper and deeper, forming and embedding a pattern of thought. When an emotion is tied to this thought pattern, the memory trace grows exponentially stronger.
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