Scripture:
Luke 12:15-17
"Then he said to them, 'Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.' And he told them a parable, saying, 'The land of a rich man produced plentifully, and he thought to himself, "What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?"'"
Reflection:
The rich man in Jesus' parable used "I," "me," or "my" eleven times in just seven verses. His entire focus was on himself—his crops, his barns, his future comfort. Jesus warns us that greed is fundamentally about self-centeredness. When we make life all about ourselves, we push God out of the picture and move from being grateful stewards to entitled owners. The most dangerous words in the English language are "me, myself, and I" because they place the entire burden of life on our own shoulders, cutting us off from the God who wants to provide for and guide us.
Prayer:
Father, forgive me for the times I've made life all about me. Help me recognize when I'm using "I" and "my" in ways that exclude You from the equation. Teach me to see myself as a steward of Your blessings rather than an owner who deserves what I have. Transform my heart from self-centeredness to God-centeredness. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Action:
Today, pay attention to how often you use "I," "me," and "my" when talking about your possessions, plans, or accomplishments. Each time you catch yourself, pause and thank God for His provision and acknowledge His ownership over everything in your life.
Luke 12:15-17
"Then he said to them, 'Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.' And he told them a parable, saying, 'The land of a rich man produced plentifully, and he thought to himself, "What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?"'"
Reflection:
The rich man in Jesus' parable used "I," "me," or "my" eleven times in just seven verses. His entire focus was on himself—his crops, his barns, his future comfort. Jesus warns us that greed is fundamentally about self-centeredness. When we make life all about ourselves, we push God out of the picture and move from being grateful stewards to entitled owners. The most dangerous words in the English language are "me, myself, and I" because they place the entire burden of life on our own shoulders, cutting us off from the God who wants to provide for and guide us.
Prayer:
Father, forgive me for the times I've made life all about me. Help me recognize when I'm using "I" and "my" in ways that exclude You from the equation. Teach me to see myself as a steward of Your blessings rather than an owner who deserves what I have. Transform my heart from self-centeredness to God-centeredness. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Action:
Today, pay attention to how often you use "I," "me," and "my" when talking about your possessions, plans, or accomplishments. Each time you catch yourself, pause and thank God for His provision and acknowledge His ownership over everything in your life.
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