Rich Man, Poor Man

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. 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 23:4-5

Did you ever wish to be rich? Do you play the lottery? Do you think having wealth solves all your earthly problems? If you have investments do you shudder when you suffer a major loss due to changing world?

Because of concern over money marriages fail, trust is broken, suicides occur, there is bribery, people steal, murder is prevalent, and drug dealing to name but a few of the issues stemming from this. Money itself is not the culprit but the love of money.

Do a word search on money and riches in your Bible. You are not to trust in riches because they are here today and gone tomorrow. True you need money and you can get it through working hard. In this hard work don’t fall victim to thinking you need more stuff because that stuff will eventually wear out or rust. Don’t sacrifice your family for accumulation of a bigger home, better cars, private school, and nicer clothes but realize what you have is a blessing from God. Use it wisely and bless others with it as well. All you have is a gift from the Almighty God, always keep that in mind.

PRAYER: I thank you for the ability to study and learn different skills and have a job. I thank you for mothers whose main job may not garner them a salary or a title but the words “thanks mom”. I pray for contentment with what I have and opportunities to share it with others less fortunate.  Keep my eyes open to needs around me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.