A Facebook friend posted a little snippet on how to produce a name for your own fabric line. After using the first and last initials of my personal name, it turns out that if I were to ever create my own fabric line, it should be called Whimsical Treasures.

I loved the name!

Unless there is a very big change in my interests, I don’t believe this name will ever come about for a fabric line. I rarely sew. I’m not creative enough to create my own fabric. But still, I love the combination of these two words. Whimsical Treasures.

Jesus spoke of treasure in Matthew 6. He knew that whimsical treasures of this world would take our eyes off of Him. He knew that we might be affected if we placed too high a priority on earthly possessions. Jesus knew that we would be pulled in two directions. So let’s take a look at Jesus’ words.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21 – NIV)

Treasures in this world and in this life surely will not last. The elements in our world will eventually destroy all that we know as earthly treasures. And what we may consider “treasure” here on earth will probably not be held in such honor by our future grandchildren. Recall your last visit to an antique shop for perspective on earthly treasures.

So what does this mean to us today? I’m not saying we can’t have nice earthly, whimsical treasures. I have plenty of them in my home. I like them. But it all comes down to whether or not I place my whimsical treasures above my relationship with Jesus.

My treasure in heaven is far more important than my treasures on earth. My perspective is heavenward. My goal is eternity with my Savior. Nothing can get between me and that goal. Nothing.

Especially whimsical treasures.

What does this heavenly perspective look like in your life? Are you able to put Jesus before everything else in this world? What keeps you from storing up treasure in heaven? What does your heart love? Where is your treasure?

As I look at these questions, I realize that I must reflect on my own life to determine what this looks like for me. Maybe whimsical treasures aren’t as important, but there are other things that are. Food. Laziness. Focus. Sometimes these things jump in front of Jesus for me and then my perspective becomes earthly instead of heavenly.

I see clearly what keeps me from storing up treasure in heaven in my own life. I look forward to breaking the earthly habits that interrupt my spiritual life. In their place, I will develop holy habits that lead me heavenward.

I pray that you’re able to look at your life through Jesus’ eyes to determine what needs to be changed. What transformation needs to take place. What needs His touch. I pray that your heart will seek God. I pray that the whimsical treasures of this world will diminish in their importance and that your heavenly treasures will become most important. I pray all of these things for myself as well.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna