(Writing this 9 years ago, we were heading out to visit our son out of state while he was in grad school.)
Be with us as we travel. Please, keep us safe. Lay Your hand upon our shoulders that we follow Your leading each day; that though we are away for some time off, we would continue to attune ourselves to how You would have us live. Fill us with love, may we be considerate, may we be compassionate. May the children shine forth their Father’s influence and do You proud.
Hebrews 13:5-6 (<<click here to read the passage)
Lord, I think we tend to downplay these concepts. If someone were to ask me if I loved money, I would say, “No.” I just want to ensure our needs are met for the here and now, and to assure that we can make it when we can no longer punch the time clock. I wouldn’t say I loved money… but I am quite fond of security. Are they the same thing? Maybe not technically, but it’s sure easy for them to control my life.
A lot of it has to do with our attitude about it all. Am I so intent on securing my own future that I care little about the needs of others? Am I so diligent in securing my future that I neglect to put my faith in God’s ability to meet my needs? And even if I do trust You to meet those needs, am I not really satisfied with what I receive? “Oh, Father, I wanted the green one, not the red one!” We can be pretty shallow and selfish.
Lord, help me to trust You more. As Your Word says, You “own the cattle on a thousand hills.” Psalm 50:10 And as I am well aware, that is a very all-encompassing statement. There is absolutely no need that you cannot meet. Help me to be diligent in my labors and enable me to be a good steward with the resources You have so generously bestowed. May I be “satisfied with what I have.” vs.5
(June 28th, 2016, Tue, 5:17 am)
May 7th, 2025, Tues, 11:08 am
