(From the Visions of Shiloh)
Jesus sat on a wooden, folding chair. Beside him was a bucket of blue dynamite sticks. Each stick had a clear, see-through part in its middle. This was filled with things I wanted.
As I watched, he would look at me with a question on his face. The question meant, is this more important to you than me?
When I acquiesced (gave my consent) The Lord would light the fuses on them one at a time and toss them into the sky and we watched them blow up.
Comments -
When it comes to a relationship, any relationship, we must be willing to part with the things we want in life. Because when those things are more important, it shows that relationship is not as valuable to us.
Jesus needs to be the most valuable one in our life. So when he asks, we must let go. He has a better plan and he loves us more than life.
Allow the Lord to give you the desires of your heart. But be willing to part with your own desires first. And place the desires of Heaven above your own. Then you will truly have a full life.
Prayer -
Thank you Jesus for giving away everything because you love me. Your love is greater than I know. Please help me to be poor in spirit, not attached to any earthly thing if it interferes with loving you and being yours. I lay it all down for you again today, making the necessary sacrifice to gain eternal life with you. Thank you. Amen.