WE GET TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Mark 10:21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” New International Version
Mark 10:22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. New International Version
There are 300,000 items in the average American home
3.1% of the world’s children live in America, but they own 40% of the toys consumed globally
British research found that the average 10-year-old owns 238 toys but plays with just 12 daily
The Secret Recipe of Relationship
Philippians 4:11 ...I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. The Message
Philippians 4:12 I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. The Message
Decide To Have a Relationship with God
Philippians 3:8 Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ... Contemporary English Version
Ask To Have a Relationship with God
Ephesians 1:16 I couldn’t stop thanking God for you - every time I prayed, I’d think of you and give thanks.The Message
Ephesians 1:17 But I do more than thank. I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally… The Message
Enjoy a Relationship with God
Matthew 6:6 “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. The Message