Matters of priority...

Father, your creation declares your greatness and lovingkindness, encouraging statements of pure truth in our daily walk... If it were not so sad, it would be almost comical how we all like to find our places of superiority. Whether it be our looks, our physiques, or even our bank accounts; no doubt, we seem to like to lord our advantage over others in ways where we can get our own way anytime we want it. But Proverbs 31:30 warns of seeking beauty, "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." and 1 Timothy 4:8 clarifies our physical focus, "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." (1 Timothy 4:8) and concerning wealth in this life, Jesus stated clearly in Matthew 6:24, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." Places of domination and superiority? Hardly. Places of humility and love one for another? Absolutely! And what a world it would be if only we could collectively get our spiritual act together, in unison, serving one another as Jesus taught us to serve one another… Thank you, Jesus, for showing us that you are the way, the truth, and the life; THE answer for those committed to seeking the truth in all things!