The Light Daily Devotional – The Cause of a Depleted Spiritual Life
Focus: The Cause of a Depleted Spiritual Life
The word for today
A major tool in the hands of the devil to ensure that our spiritual lives are depleted is the desire and pursuit of worldly riches and gains!
Scriptural Reference
“Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful” — Matthew 13:22 (NKJV)
In the Parable of the Sower, the Lord illustrated that the Word of God, when sown among the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches, will be choked, and every spiritual investment will become unfruitful. This imagery highlights how worldly concerns and the pursuit of wealth can stifle our spiritual growth and fruitfulness.
The devil often does not need to destroy our businesses or take away valuable things in our lives. In fact, he may even promote us and increase our material wealth if it means drifting us further away from God. His ultimate goal is to deplete our spiritual lives, knowing that a depleted spiritual life is a certain path to spiritual death.
The allure of riches and the pressures of worldly cares can seem harmless or even beneficial on the surface, but they are potent tools used by the evil one to divert our focus from God. When our minds are consumed by the pursuit of wealth and the anxieties of everyday life, our spiritual vitality suffers. The word of God, which should be thriving and bearing fruit in our lives, gets choked and becomes unfruitful.
This depletion of spiritual life is insidious. It often happens gradually, as we slowly prioritize worldly gains over our relationship with God. We might find ourselves becoming more preoccupied with material success, social status, and personal achievements, while our prayer life, worship, and devotion take a backseat. This shift can lead to a spiritual drought—a state where we feel empty, disconnected from God, and lacking in spiritual vigor.
Meditation: Reflect on the areas of your life where the pursuit of worldly riches and cares has overshadowed your spiritual growth.
Prayer: Dear Lord, Help me to reevaluate my priorities and place You at the center of my life. Replenish my spirit and renew my passion for You In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Emphasis: The pursuit of worldly riches and the cares of this life can deplete your spiritual vitality. Recognize the signs, reevaluate your priorities, and restore your focus on God.
Have a Reflective and Replenishing Friday!