Entrust your loved ones to Me; release them into My protective care. They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands. If you let a loved one become am idol in your heart, you endanger that one--as well as yourself. Remember the extreme measures I used with Abraham and Isaac. I took Isaac to the very point of death to free Abraham from son-worship. Both Abraham and Isaac suffered terribly because of the fathers undisciplined emotions. I detest idolatry, even in the form of parental love. When you release loved ones to Me, you are free to cling to My hand. As you entrust others into My care, I am free to shower blessings on them. My Presence will go with them wherever they go, and I will give them rest. This same Presence stays with you, as you relax and place your trust in Me. Watch to see what I will do.
~ Jesus Calling ~ by Sarah Young
How many of us innocently idolize the love ones in our lives? Husbands, wives, children, parents, grandparents.etc. I too am found guilty of this very thing. I completely understand how you could love someone so much, that God would consider it idolatry. Holding on so tight to the point no one can move or breath, let alone grow. Dear God, help us to let go this morning! God knows what's best. Know that His plan is to give you His very best, even when it feels like He's taking it.
Be Blessed!
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