Where is my old stamp collection that taught me more about geography than any class at school? What happened to my box of baseball cards, old coins, and Indian relics?
I have lost, given away, or thrown away many things I would like to have today. I’m still learning the difference between treasure and trash.
Store your treasure in Heaven, where it is safe from moths and rust and thieves. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
— Matthew 6:20–21
Ten Thoughts to Ponder
- By giving up my treasures, I live God’s treasures instead.
- Sidetracks and detours are wonderful only when they come as a result of God’s guidance, not my self-serving desires.
- I can easily be thankful for past miracles in my life, but I need the Lord’s strength to face the challenges and trials that let me experience more miracles ahead.
- Seeking the Lord is difficult, because we need the Lord’s help to do it.
- I’m deceiving myself if I have a goal and don’t take another step in that direction each day.
- With God’s vision, I can know when a step back is necessary to move forward.
- I’m thankful that God understands me better than what my words can express.
- Thoughts unexpressed are either unknown treasures or trash.
- Like Peter who needed Jesus’ hand to walk on water, we need God’s help to rise above our problems and not drown.
- Even the least-significant wish that God might have concerning me belongs on my list of great prayer needs.
Questions for Further Thought
- Why might air and water be more valuable than diamonds and gold?
- When might your great loss have turned out to be great gain?
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