What false Gods have you previously worshiped? Are you still hanging onto these false Gods?
I used to have many false Gods in my life: work, money, sex, food, people (doctors, husband), places (my home), drugs (anti-depressants), clothes, material possessions, where I lived, what I owned, how many toys I had, how many homes I owned, what kind of cars I drove, what jewelry I had, who I had for a friend, if I had a person to do my cleaning - status symbols. All of these played a very important role in my life. If I didn't measure up, I had to work harder.
Sometimes I still struggle with them. For instance, today I was looking at cell phones and thinking about changing my plan. The one I have doesn't have texting on it and everyone I know has it - even my grandchildren! These thoughts were going through my head as I was thinking about changing to a more expensive plan - which I don't even need at this point. Why was I? Part of it was the draw of getting a new phone. "So why not get one like everyone else? They all have texting!"
I can fall right into the trap very easily...letting my wants get in the way. They blind me to what is important in my life and I forget to ask God (HP) for help. I forget to ask what his will is for me. (When I remember to ask for help, it always comes).
In this case, the answer I received was to step back and pause - to look at the whole picture - I needed to ask myself, "Is this something I need Norinne or is it something I want?" With the pause also came my answer - a definite no.
