Fool's Gold

I read a book about a boy who was 12 years old and temporarily died in an auto accident, then was in a coma. During his time in a coma he went to heaven and spent time with Jesus. When he awoke, he knew a lot of scripture and lots of simple messages from Jesus and what He wants for our lives. The book is entitled, "A Message from God" by Retha Mcpherson. (Mother)

The one thing I want to share about this book is that it focuses so wonderfully on God's desire that we have a relationship with Him, and that is the only way we will have true joy in our lives. We fill our world up with little pleasures that give us temporary good feelings. If we think this will make us happy and joyful people, then we are in for a big letdown. It really is only Fool's Gold.

It's like the lady who is stressed out by work and goes shopping to buy things she doesn't need, only to get a brief shopper's high and let down the moment she gets home. Or the man who watches sports constantly to get his mind off the fact that his marriage is falling apart and he's not the person he wishes he was.

This world can be full of heartache. We were never meant to try to live it on our own.The real Gold is found surrendering our will and lives to the Lord, and accepting the fact that He has all things we need in this life. He is our source. He is the answer. If you want to know the real "Secret", that's what it is.

Jesus said in the book of John that "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." Abiding in Him means to live your life according to His will, what He wants, and "enjoying God."

Oh...so much more to say...but I know He's calling your name for true riches and not...."Fools' Gold".

Roger