As I got out of bed this morning, there was a general heartache that I couldn't put my finger on. It was the kind of hurt where tears are close and my heart seemed to groan. During my morning workout, I plugged into worship music, but the mourning didn't stop. Driving home, God gave me a glorious sunrise to enjoy with Dennis while drinking an Americano. Those moments were precious but in some mysterious way it moved my soul to even more anguish.
With a heavy heart, I praise the Lord. Today I will not be hindered. I will not be overcome by the world and it's worries. The challenges we face are not too hard for God. He alone has all the answers. Our hope and security do not lie in money, wealth, jobs or the stock market. Trusting money to bring happiness will lead to destruction.
Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 6, "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs...Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
There is so much truth wrapped up in this scripture. Today I believe we are living the reality of what Paul speaks of when he tells Timothy that those eager for money have walked away from the faith and as a result will feel the pain of their decision. We now live in the midst of this reality and truth.
Papa's words ring in my soul, "So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Church, do not fear. Do not fear the what if's. Do not worry about your future. You may not even know tomorrow. Know Him. Fall in love with Him. He hold all in the palm of His hand.
Papa please pour out your Spirit on your children. Move through us that we will see wealth for what it is...Yours. Help us to throw off the fear of what might be and cling to You the one who is. We move into the sanctuary of trust in You. Your sanctuary is peace, contentment and joy no matter what.
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