Let's stop obsessing over trivial things...

How often do we obsess over what we don’t have, what we want, and how to get it? How often do we stand in the mirror obsessing over our hair, makeup, clothes, and how to improve our appearance? I struggle to write about these things feeling so convicted, but still it must be talked about. The simple fact is we spend very little time in fellowship with God and with one another but an incredible amount of time obsessing over our lives, wants, likes, dislikes, appearance, and more.

I challenge you along with myself to spend less time obsessing over trivial things and spend more time in fellowship with God and in fellowship with one another. Let’s pray for one another and encourage one another, and let’s spend more time praising the Lord for His grace and unfailing love.

Grace & Peace

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