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TODAY’S WORD…

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Yes, everything else is worthless

when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

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For His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage,

so that I could gain Christ and become one with Him.

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– Philippians 3:8-9a (NLT)

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REFLECTION…

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When you truly find Jesus,

everything else pales in comparison.

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Once you welcome Jesus into your heart and let Him take over,

all else in which you may have previously gloried suddenly appears worthless.

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Once you experience the riches of Christ the Lord,

nothing, nothing, compares to Him.

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It is when you truly have found Jesus,

that you can declare, with sincerity and conviction,

that for His sake you are prepared to discard all else.

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PRAYER…

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Jesus,

You are the deepest desire of my heart.

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The power and possessions I once persistently pursued are worthless.

All accolades and accomplishments are insignificant.

The pleasures and treasures of the world

can’t come close to knowing You, Jesus.

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Lord, please show me all the clutter in my life that needs to be discarded

to make room…for more of You.

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You are my Treasure, Lord.

There is no greater thing than knowing You, Jesus;

than having You in my heart.

You mean the world to me.

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I love You, Lord.

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[ Source: adapted from a prayer by Beth Rudy]