Loving Lord, who desired us into being in your great love, keep us from falling prey to the distractions and treasures of this world, that we might escape losing our very selves and find true satisfaction in your presence and your ways, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in endless joy above. Amen.
‘For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?’ – Matthew 16:26