In this first episode of Random Devo Thoughts with Amber, I reflect on the dangers of turning God's gifts into our gods. Join me as I explore how we often misplace our trust in people and relationships, expecting them to fulfill roles only God can satisfy. Drawing from biblical stories and scriptures, I discuss the significance of keeping our focus on God rather than on the blessings He provides. Together, we'll learn how to hold our gifts with open hands and trust in God's ultimate faithfulness. Don't miss this heartfelt devotional thought that challenges you to reassess where your true trust lies.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Devotional Thought

00:11 The Search for a Savior

00:34 Misplaced Trust in Leadership

01:07 The Bronze Serpent: A Lesson in Idolatry

02:26 Relationships as Heart Checks

04:50 The Test of Idolatry

05:31 Holding Gifts with Open Hands

07:09 A Prayer for Guidance

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

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