Spirit of the Father, who loves us from within our very hearts, we are attached to many things that do not bring us life and indeed keep us from your kingdom. Help us to see and release those things that we ought not to be holding onto so tightly, that we would be free to embrace you and your ways, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ‘Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.’ – Mark 10:21-22