I once heard a pastor ask:

What’s the one thing, that if taken away, would get you to turn your back on God, yell at Him, leave your relationship with Him.

It’s a tough question…

I’d like to think that I’ll never be faced with that decision, but as I grow older and my life experiences get broader, I recognize that nothing is outside the realm of possibilities, absolutely nothing.

Because that thing that I would leave God over is really just an idol, pure and simple.  It’s something that I love more than God.

Think about it, Christians talk all the time about what their priorities should be.

For the married, it normally goes something like this: God, spouse, kids, job, house, toys, etc…

But what if one of those things was taken away, what if my job ended tomorrow and I didn’t know how to feed or provide shelter for my family?  Would I love God through it, or curse Him as a result of it?  

What if one of my kids was diagnosed with something terminal?

It’s a tough question, and to be honest, it’s one that I hope none of us ever have to worry about.  In fact, sometimes I think the reason my life hasn’t had as many challenges as others is because my faith isn’t strong enough to deal with it.

If you get a chance this week, think about it… is there a thing out there that I would split with God over?

Maybe its already happened to you, and you’re trying to figure out if it’s really worth it to come back.

I don’t think it’s anything to be ashamed about, it’s not like God doesn’t know its there.  Maybe He just wants us to acknowledge it… talk with Him about it… and put Him above it.