11 Aug, 2011
Treasure Hunts
The best thing for me about summer are all the yard sales, garage sales, lawn sales, estate sales, rummage sales and tag sales. (I hope I didn’t miss anything!) I don’t know when I got bit by the bug, but I’ve been doing these weekend excursions around the neighborhood for as long as I can remember.
There’s something about these sales that is attractive for me. You can find anything and everything! I love unique items and great deals. My kids and I will head out on Saturdays with the classified section in hand. My son works the GPS so we can find the addresses and my daughter keeps an eye out for unexpected yard sale signs.
I probably have never found anything extremely valuable, however it’s exciting to see what we can find. My family calls me cheap (and I am). I hate to spend money on something when I know I can get it cheaper.
But I know there’s more important things to seek and find……
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God’s Story: Matthew 6:31-33
“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ “For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
We are reminded several times a day that we need food and water. That comes naturally. God knows what we need, even before we do. However, He says that we should be concentrating on Him and His kingdom and righteousness first and foremost.
How can we connect today’s God’s Story to our lives?
No matter how much I love a great deal or making the rounds to find unexpected treasures, my priority must be seeking God and His will for my life. I am lost without Him. He has love letters (His Word) that He wants to share with me so I can get to know Him better.
I can’t just spend time with him once a week or only for a season. I must make him a priority – above all other things in my life.
How can we connect today’s story, God’s Story scripture, and our story to others?
As this weekend rolls around, what are your plans?
Have you spent time in the Word and with the Lord? Do you look forward to your alone time with Him. If not, why?
Examine your life and where you focus your energy. Ask the Lord to provide opportunities to share about Him to your friends in a natural and loving way. Keep seeking after Him! He’s the best treasure you can find.
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