G - Matthew 6:19-21

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21 NIV)

We wrestled with this in a real way this morning. Having a pile of "treasures" in our bedroom for "us"  - makes me feel sick. We are struggling with how to de-materialize this Christmas season.  The tradition is to give gifts so that means spend money and shop. Is this action "storing up treasures on earth"? 

Storing up treasures in heaven means people/ souls !!! It means relationships are most important.  So we have resolved to - as we give and receive gifts to look into the eyes of those we give and receive from and see the soul.   To open our mouths and speak love and truth to those people and make a difference!!!

To pray for them out loud or in our hearts and ask God to give us his heart for others. 

Where our treasure is - you will find our hearts.   Let it be in you alone!!!