Is your prayer life more about seeking good feelings from God than seeking God Himself? Many of us fall into the subtle trap of spiritual gluttony, where our focus shifts from a loving conversation with our Creator to a self-centered quest for spiritual consolations. This attachment to feelings, rather than to God, can leave us feeling restless, frustrated, and ultimately stunt our spiritual growth.

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In this episode, we explore the vices of spiritual avarice (the constant need for new devotions) and spiritual gluttony (the desire to consume good spiritual feelings). Using the powerful analogy of a human friendship, we break down how seeking the "consolations of God instead of the God of consolations" corrupts the purpose of prayer and prevents the deep, authentic relationship He desires to have with us.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The crucial difference between spiritual greed and spiritual gluttony, and how to spot them in your own life.
• Why chasing spiritual "highs" and good feelings ultimately leads to restlessness and frustration, not peace.
• How to transform your prayer from a self-centered pursuit into a genuine, loving conversation with God.
• A practical first step you can take this week to identify and uproot selfishness in your prayer, fostering a relationship built on faith, not feelings.