I existed in my own world. I was king and possessed an empire. Everything was permitted. In my mind, I conquered every sphere of my being. I had different gods with whom I had allied. Money, material possessions, and power.
Despite this state of mind, I was unhappy. Love was not present. In this world where I lived, I experienced mainly suffering. I sought for a long time to invite God into my world. But if God came, He would have to meet my demands. He would have to satisfy my thirst for gain.
God resisted me for a long time. Through sin, the devil succeeded in placing a barrier between Almighty God and me. I was deprived of God’s glory because the devil was waving a shiny object in front of me that completely captivated me.
But God is good. God showed patience despite the devil’s attempts to destroy my relationship with the Lord. When I turned away from Him, God showed me the futility and evil of chasing illusions disguised as real needs.
The moment I released the empty pride of that false kingdom shaped with the devil’s help, my heart started moving closer to God.
Through gratitude for what God has accomplished in my life, my heart opened up to His presence. Everything I have achieved is due to the grace of Jesus Christ. By His grace, the Lord delivered me from Egypt, where I was a slave to the prison I had built. Now I live in the promised land where freedom is found through a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
I must learn to trust Him more, knowing that I find fulfillment in Him and through Him.
Lord, help me to understand and invest 100% of my trust in You for all the different areas of my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!