Humans are fickle and make horrible idols.

This is probably not the warm, fuzzy Christmas message that people like to hear during this season. But after talking with a wise friend over the phone yesterday, I can’t shake what she said.

“When we let someone have so much power over us to the point that we worry about what they think or become insecure in our words and actions when we are around them — we have positioned them as an idol in our lives. No one, but God, deserves that kind of power!”

I know I can’t be alone here when I say, I know what it’s like to live this way. When a person becomes an idol in your life — anything they do, good or bad, has a drastic effect on you. This is dangerous because, ultimately, humans will always disappoint.

We simply weren’t created to be worshiped.

Even the “great heroes” in The Bible were very flawed and fickle individuals. Perhaps that’s why we can identify so easily with them:

We are Adam and Eve thinking we know better than God.

We are Noah walking in faith one day and drunk and naked the next.

We are Job asking God why He’s taken so much away from us.

We are David in a constant struggle between seeking after God’s heart and our own sinful desires.

We are Jonah running from God in disobedience.

We are John the Baptist with radical faith and still crippled by doubt.

We are Peter walking on water one day and denying Jesus the next.

And these are just a few examples.

Reading through the characters in the Bible makes me wonder why anyone in church ever acts like they have it together! We are all a broken mess in need of the redemptive saving of Jesus Christ. This is the best time of year to refocus our hearts and minds on what this life is all about. The why began in the Garden and the how began in a manger.

May we bow at the manger in worship to the only One truly worthy.

Just as the Lord would see fit, during this weekends services we sang "Here's My Heart," by David Crowder. A perfect response to yesterday's post. And exactly what I needed after this week's baby doctor appointment. My heart is holding on to worry as I try so hard to release it. I find myself absent-mindingly googling, "down syndrome soft markers" and reading testimonies from other moms. As I take in so much information and hear so many voices telling me, "It's going to be okay,"  my heart is longing for one voice, and one voice only.

Here's my heart, Lord. Speak what is true. 

Here's my heart Lord,Here's my heart LordHere's my heart Lord, Speak what is true

‘Cause I am found, I am YoursI am loved, I'm made pureI have life, I can breatheI am healed, I am free

‘Cause You are strong, You are sureYou are life, You endureYou are good, always trueYou are light breaking through

(Chorus)Here's my heart Lord,Here's my heart LordHere's my heart Lord, Speak what is true

Here's my life Lord,Here's my life LordHere's my life Lord, Speak what is trueSpeak what is trueSpeak what is true

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When life is unpredictable, when I'm concerned with so many worries and feelings of inadequacy to face any of it, when I need more than I can give at the moment... I have a prayer song. It's not planned, and most of the time I don't even realize when I begin to hum it. But it comes from a place of overflow in my heart that was planted there a long time ago. Today, I want to share it with you all.

If you are struggling to find peace and contentment in your life right now, I hope you will listen to these timeless words and join me in seeking God's heart above all else.

Lord you have my heartAnd I will search for yoursJesus take my life and lead me on.

Lord you have my heartAnd I will search for yoursLet me be to you a sacrifice.

And I will praise you LordAnd I will sing of love come downAnd as you show your face We'll see your glory here.

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This post is part of a series I’m writing for the month of October entitled “31 Days of Being Content.”  See all other posts in this series by clicking here. Or enter your email address in the sidebar on the right to subscribe to this blog and receive posts straight to your inbox!