Hold them loosely and choose obedience to Jesus

Wait until the choice costs less before responding

Treat having more as a sign that everything is spiritually fine

Keep following only if it does not affect your comfort

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have held on to things that kept me from following you. I have sinned, and I need your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Free my heart from every rival, and lead me to follow you. Amen.

Turn From Other Treasures

Lord, awaken your Church from the pull of possessions. Where we have been rich in things and poor in surrender, give us grief over what grieves you and joy in following Christ above all else. Make us generous, open-handed, and ready to obey, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Make Your Church Open-Handed

Father, I confess that I have let possessions weigh on my heart and shape my choices. Forgive me for the sorrow and fear that cling to them. Teach me to trust your Son more than what I own and to follow him freely, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Loose My Grip

First name one thing you fear losing. Then ask God whether it is quietly ruling your heart. Finally ask for one step of surrender you can take today.

Pray About What Owns You

Pray through: gratitude for what you have; freedom from sorrow over possessions; courage to obey Jesus quickly; contentment that does not depend on wealth.

Topics for an Open Hand

Lord, when obedience feels costly, meet me in the sorrow of release. Give me peace that is stronger than fear, and help me value following Jesus above every possession, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Peace When Letting Go Hurts

ἀκούσας{a-KOO-sas###ah-KOO-sahs###having heard} δὲ{DE###DEH###but} ὁ{HO###HOH###the} νεανίσκος{ne-a-NEES-kos###neh-ah-NEES-kohs###young man} τὸν{TON###TOHN###the} ⸀λόγον{LO-gon###LOH-gohn###word} ἀπῆλθεν{a-PEEL-then###ah-PEEL-thehn###(he) went away} λυπούμενος,{lee-POO-me-nos###lee-POO-meh-nohs###grieving} ἦν{EEN###EEN###he was} γὰρ{GAR###GAHR###for} ἔχων{E-khon###EH-khohn###having} κτήματα{KTEE-ma-ta###KTEE-mah-tah###possessions} πολλά.{pol-LA###pohl-LAH###many}

Matthew 19:22 — FormalTAB

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