"Looking to creation to do what it was not meant to do will not only disappoint us, it will enslave us. Idols never just disappoint us; they addict us as well. Because the buzz of joy that creation gives is so short, we have to go back again and again, and soon we're convinced we cannot live without the next hit. What we tightly hold onto takes hold of us, now commanding of us what only God should ever command: our hearts. And what holds our hearts will dictate our words and behavior."
~Paul David Tripp, "Journey to the Cross"
I struggle with "looking to creation to do what is was not meant to do". God has given us a plethora of good things to enjoy here! And I easily morph each of them into idols. During Lent, I soaked up Tripp's forty day devotional. The book helped me keep Christ in my mind and heart.
Because "what holds our hearts will dictate our words and behavior".
April was full of beautiful gifts. Our apple tree preparing to push out new leaves, Katherine discovering that she could make art from Jolly Ranchers.
Coffee and Calendar dates while Katherine attended youth orchestra rehearsal.
Dogwoods blooming in all their glory.
Tulips popped up with colorful abandon.
We added Hertz the turtle to our family.
Speaking of family...I got to spend a wee bit of time with my sister, Rachel. Mom took us to the Central Arkansas Library System used bookstore, the perfect place for avid readers like us.
And now that the evenings are lovely again, we're taking advantage of the opportunity to share meals outside with family while we enjoy watching God's lightshow.
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