The ultimate test of the Christian life is whether we desire God for Himself or for what He gives. Each one of us must ask ourselves: Do I desire God more than forgiveness? More than release from my problems? More than healing of my condition? More than gifts and abililities? How tragic that our prayers can be full of pleadings that show, when they are examined, that we are more interested in enjoying God’s blessings than we are in enjoying God.
O Father, forgive me that so often I am concerned more with Your gifts than I am with You – the Giver. Help me to long after You, not because of what You give me, but because of who You are. In Jesus’ name I ask it Amen.
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