Materialism

Father,

I pray that you will protect these from the lie that "things" can bring happiness. Teach them from experience and from observing others the emptiness that comes from looking to possessions for fulfillment.  Teach them what Jesus taught, that life does not consist of the abundance of our possessions. But also help them to enjoy what possessions they have, not that the possession itself is the source of joy, but that the joy comes from the knowledge that such possessions are a gift from you, the Father, a gift to your children that you love. May they feel your love in every gift you give - from the gift of life itself, to the small things that we sometimes take for granted.

May they look to you, Lord, as their only source of fulfillment and satisfaction. Fill them up fully with your love as they look to you.

Amen