What would you say is your most important need at this moment? Some say it’s the basic necessities for survival in this life. Others point to the need for love and affection to counteract feelings of loneliness. We know that possessions do not satisfy the deeper need for belonging and love.
How does obsessing on possessions potentially damage your self-esteem? Things only provide superficial and temporary happiness. They cannot satisfy the need to belong to God and others. Possessions can create a sense of false security, but lasting security and peace come from belonging to God and others.
True happiness and joy derive from being loved and belonging to God and family. Belonging to others and loving them unconditionally is a primary need. Being true to your faith in Jesus Christ and God’s word provides security and peace that endure throughout life. This is God’s promise, and he keeps his promises.
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I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; all the good things
I have come from you.” How excellent are the Lord’s faithful people! My greatest
pleasure is to be with them…You, [Lord,] will show me the path that leads to
life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
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