How to Recognize the Idols In Your Life

📖 Ezekiel 14:3 (NIV)“These men have set up idols in their hearts… should I let them inquire of me at all?”

Updated Jun 27, 2025

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Father God,
Search my heart tonight.
I don’t want to cling to anything that competes with You.
Help me to recognize the idols in my life—even the ones I’ve justified or ignored.

If I’ve placed my identity in performance…
If I’ve trusted in money, control, approval, or relationships more than You…
Please forgive me and realign my soul with Your truth.

Tear down anything I’ve elevated above You.
Show me what I turn to for comfort, value, or worth instead of Your presence.
Give me the courage to release it.

I want You to be first—above all else.
Thank You for Your mercy and patience as You gently call me back.
I surrender every false god tonight and declare:
You alone are worthy.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Originally published June 27, 2025.

Grandchamp is an author and speaker. His book, “In Pursuit of Truth, A Journey Begins,” is an easy-to-read narrative that offers answers to the most common questions new believers and non-believers have about Jesus Christ (Amazon.) Greg speaks on living out our faith in our daily lives – and on creating true disciples of Christ.
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