tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211560356683296583.post6613610190667610970..comments2023-04-12T07:53:16.995-04:00Comments on Always Be Prepared...: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego - The True American IdolDorothy Champagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212451819372096138noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211560356683296583.post-68173344970870620582009-03-24T07:34:00.000-04:002009-03-24T07:34:00.000-04:00This is so good. But I have found I can make good ...This is so good. But I have found I can make good things idols that take my focus from the Lord. Earlier years God convicted me of idolizing my husband and my children above God. I could only love them and care for them wholly once God was in the number 1 place in my heart. When Jesus summarized the commandments into 2; He made it clear that we will first love the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul.<BR/><BR/>I find I have to work to keep time for Him alone...to cry out; to celebrate life and to listen to Him. You've hit the core of our faith. What a blessing you are in this blog. Keep on with the good work.Kay Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439531579914171736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211560356683296583.post-50854091015892900852009-03-24T02:10:00.000-04:002009-03-24T02:10:00.000-04:00Great Post Dorothy. We sometimes take God for gra...Great Post Dorothy. We sometimes take God for granted and push Him aside in pursuit of things/people that seem more demanding of our attention. I suffer from saving the best for last syndrome and can miss out on spending precious time with my Lord by trying to take care of other stuff first.debrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211560356683296583.post-32941675444270545812009-03-23T15:52:00.000-04:002009-03-23T15:52:00.000-04:00I'm with you & Greg. NOTHING is more impor...I'm with you & Greg. NOTHING is more important that raising God-loving respecting, respectful kids. So I stay home.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458659497370768232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211560356683296583.post-47626818876047323722009-03-23T09:15:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:15:00.000-04:00There are so many people today that worship money ...There are so many people today that worship money and don't even know it. The also have false idols like Plasma TV's and fancy cars and big houses. People are always amazed when they see my house because it isn't up to par for a man of my position. Our plan (and we stick to it) was for my wife to raise our children and not work while they were young. Yes we sacraficed and don't have really expensive things but then we have the best children around and that is worth more to me. I am happy driving my Honda Civic to work. :)Greg Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925817439493420666noreply@blogger.com