Do You Want God's Blessings Instead of Curses? Get Rid of All the Lucky Charms!

 

We all want to live a blessed life. Who doesn't want peace, happiness, and success? Many people turn to good luck charms like horseshoes, dragon statues, or other symbols, believing these objects can bring them fortune. But as Christians, we know that true blessings come from God, not from luck or superstition. In fact, depending on these objects for good fortune might actually block God's blessings. So, if you truly want to experience God’s blessings instead of curses, it’s time to get rid of anything in your life that doesn’t align with His Word.

Why Good Luck Charms Don’t Work

Let’s start by understanding why these lucky charms are powerless. A horseshoe hanging over the door may be a nice decoration, but it doesn’t have the ability to bring good luck. A dragon statue might look impressive, but it can’t control your future. Objects don’t have the power to control your life. Only God has that power.

When we trust in lucky charms, we’re placing our faith in things made by human hands instead of the Creator of the universe. The Bible is clear that trusting in idols or any object is wrong. In fact, it’s one of the Ten Commandments: "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3). When we rely on lucky charms, we’re breaking this commandment, whether we realize it or not. We’re saying we trust in something other than God to take care of us.

What the Bible Says About Idols

In the Bible, idols are anything we put our trust in besides God. They don’t have to be statues or symbols made of wood or stone; they can be anything that takes God’s place in our hearts. It could be money, success, or even a person. For some people, lucky charms have become their idols. They believe that without their horseshoe or lucky coin, bad things will happen. But this is a lie.

The Bible says in Jeremiah 17:5, “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” If we put our trust in things or people rather than in God, we are blocking ourselves from receiving His blessings. On the other hand, when we fully trust in Him, blessings flow into our lives.

Getting Rid of Anything That Doesn't Please God

If you want God's blessings, it’s time to take a hard look at your life and your home. Ask yourself, “Is there anything in my life that doesn’t align with God?” This could be lucky charms, crystals, feng shui items, or anything else you use for luck or protection.

Start by going through every room in your house. Open every drawer, every closet, and every box. Look for items that you have kept because you believed they would bring you good luck. Maybe it's a dreamcatcher you bought to ward off bad dreams, or a piece of jewelry that is supposed to bring you wealth. No matter what it is, if it’s not aligned with God’s Word, it needs to go.

You might be surprised at how much stuff you’ve collected over the years. People give us gifts, we buy souvenirs, or we hold onto things because they’re trendy, without realizing they’re connected to beliefs that go against Christianity. Now is the time to clear it all out. The Bible says in Deuteronomy 7:26, “Do not bring a detestable thing into your house or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. Regard it as vile and utterly detest it, for it is set apart for destruction.”

What Should You Do With These Items?

Once you’ve gathered all the things that don’t honor God, you might be wondering what to do with them. Some people feel tempted to sell them or give them away, but think about this: If these objects go against God’s Word, why would you want to pass them on to someone else? The best thing you can do is destroy them. Yes, it might feel extreme, but it’s a step of faith that shows God you are serious about following Him.

In Acts 19:19, new believers in Ephesus burned their magic books publicly as a sign of their commitment to Christ. It wasn’t just about getting rid of the items; it was about making a clear stand that they were choosing God over anything else. You can do the same.

Replace Lucky Charms with God’s Truth

Now that you’ve cleared out the objects that don’t align with God, it’s time to fill your home with things that do. You don’t need a lucky charm to be blessed; you need God’s Word. Replace those symbols of luck with Scriptures that remind you of God’s promises. Instead of relying on a horseshoe for protection, trust in Psalm 91:11: “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”

Instead of a dragon statue for power, remember that Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Rather than clinging to a good luck charm for success, meditate on Joshua 1:8: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”

Trust in God Alone

It’s natural to want to feel secure and protected, but lucky charms aren’t the answer. They won’t bring you blessings, and they won’t keep bad things from happening. Only God can do that. Trusting in charms is like building your house on sand—when trouble comes, it won’t hold up. But when you build your life on the foundation of God’s Word, you will stand strong, no matter what comes your way.

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Trusting in God means letting go of anything that competes with Him for your attention and faith.

Final Thoughts

If you want to receive God’s blessings instead of curses, it’s time to take a bold step. Go through your home, get rid of every item that doesn’t align with God’s Word, and trust Him completely for your future. Don’t rely on objects for luck; rely on God, who loves you and has a plan for your life. When you put your faith in Him alone, you will experience blessings that no lucky charm could ever bring.

It’s a freeing feeling to know that you don’t need charms or symbols for protection, prosperity, or peace. God’s blessings come when we fully trust Him, and there’s no substitute for that!