At church a few weeks ago, we sang a song called, “He Knows My Name,” which is about the sovereignty of God. In our walk with Christ, we know the way to God is a direct line. We can come to Him any time and place. So often, we go through life and forget that one important step, coming to God.
We make earthly things the name we cry out when things aren’t going our way. These things become our god, and distract us from the one true God. These names we cry out could be addictions, relationships, or technology. It could even be things we don’t realize are our idols such as worry, envy, or money.
For me personally, I am struggling with worry. I worry about all the homework I haven’t finished. I worry about graduating in a few months and becoming an “adult.” I worry that I don’t have a job yet, and if I'm even ready to start a full-time job. So many life events can bring worry to people’s life, and that is an idol we must come to realize.
Instead of calling out other names, spend that time in prayer. Pray to God about the future, and he will answer in His own time. Pray to God about your addictions, and he will lift those. Pray to Him about your obsession with money. He will tell you how you can use that money for His good, and His kingdom.
Today, I want you to pray to God and have Him reveal to you your idols; the name you cry out instead of Abba Father. He is waiting for you to meet Him. He always has been.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Mathew 28:28-30
