Originally posted on Facebook on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

I had a beautiful moment of church with a dear brother yesterday that revealed an idol that I needed to confess in my life.

That idol was: "what it should look like". I had a vision of what my life has to look like for me to consider it good.

"When I have…",
"When I can…",
"When I get to…"

And here's where it became idolatry: I placed my hope in it. I was metaphorically holding my breath until "I arrived".

I am overlooking and dishonoring what I have, because I'm distracted by what I hope to get.

But God is good all the time.

With deep sorrow, I confess that I've dishonored You God.

It is good wherever You are because, no matter what's happening, I get to do it with You, to know You in new ways and to contribute it toward Your glorious work.

I repent.

I want to be free of the bondage of my lowly vision and expectations, and be free to enjoy You, the greatest treasure and highest good, wherever I am.

Amen.

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