Lottery Fever

Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle. Proverbs 23:25

Get rich quick. Sounds like a great plan right? I live in a state where the Lottery is legal and in the recent mega millions jackpot, lines were long at gas stations hoping for that winning ticket. The one number that would put a person on Easy Street, right? Wrong. 

The lottery is gambling. I have heard of stories of people spending hundreds to try to relieve their financial woes. First,  man is supposed to work for his or her wages. Often times coveting what others have or feeling money will solve every problem gets people to play weekly. To some it is an innocent pastime. If you are hooked on this habit ask yourself why and would it really solve everything. 

“Where your treasure is there will your heart be also” it says in Matthew 6:21. Where is your treasure? Who do you trust for your source of happiness and joy? Today’s verse indicates riches can fly away, often times causing more trouble in life. If you are addicted to this habit ask God to help you trust Him for what you need and don’t stop for a lottery ticket ever again. Give it a try. 

PRAYER: Lord I can confess it can be tempting to want to wins millions but then I say why. You Lord are my source. It is through you I live and have the ability to earn wages or be a helpmate at home for the wage earner. Thank you for blessing me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.