I just stumbled across some scripture that convicted me to the core. In Proverbs 30:7-9, the writer says to the Lord, "Two things I ask of you, O Lord, do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say 'Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God." The writer essentially asks the Lord for nothing more than truth and enough wealth and material goods to get by for the day. That is such a foreign concept to me. Society embeds within us that we are to save, save, save for retirement, for the unknown and for the curves life might throw at us. We are told we should save for a rainy day and because one day we might be in a tight spot and need help. But the scripture is right on the money (sorry for the pun -- I couldn't help myself). I find comfort in that cushion in my savings account and I worship it and rely on it instead of God to an extent. I easily forget that He is my provider and protector above and beyond Wells Fargo or my employer. I'm not saying it's completely foolish to save for your future to some extent, but I think that we as Americans hoard our money and let it possess us way too much. What about those who are in a tight spot now and need us to be stewards of the money the Lord has blessed us with and entrusted to us? Maybe He wants to provide them with their daily bread through us and we're so worried about tomorrow (which is not guaranteed to any) and our possible needs then that we completely overlook the needs of others today. Is our future more valuable than their present? Surely not in God's opinion. I too easily forget that my money is not my money at all. It's His and I'm simply His vessel and middle man. If only I could live more like that. What a bold prayer to pray Proverbs 30:7-9 and what beauty to start living it out! I pray and hope that your day is saturated in the joy, goodness and hope of our God!
