“Nothing”

"Nothing" By Diane Webb

1 Timothy 6: 7—"For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."

Nothing is important except God. Do not collect useless things and worry over them. You will not be able to take anything with you when you leave this world. Put your time, energy, and resources where your priorities are. What are your priorities? Where are you spending your time? What do you spend your energy on? What do you spend your money on? Every gift from God is to help you glorify him. Your goal is not to accumulate great things on earth. Your treasure is in heaven not here. You save and save for some piece of jewelry or an electronic. You work so hard on your books, games, and projects. It is all for nothing if it does not further the kingdom of heaven. Think about what you are doing and if it is what God would have you do. Your time on earth is very short and there is no time to waste. Your things will be scattered when you die anyway. You will leave with the same thing you came with—your soul.

Dear Heavenly Father, forgive me for wasting so much time, energy, and money on frivolous things. Help me, Lord, to remember the things that are most important to you. Help me spend all of my resources in a way that pleases you. Stop me from wasting the time I have in worldly pursuits. Help me further the kingdom of heaven. I pray earnestly in Jesus' name, Amen.