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Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. ...But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:6, 9-10 NLT
Each day you’re surrounded by advertisements and a culture that thrives on creating image and finding fulfillment in what you can buy. This consumer culture is further influenced by the drive to reach financial security and to grow a significant savings and bank account. Yet the pursuit of wealth, image, and security is never ending and quite fragile. These goals can absorb your time and attention, leading you to all sorts of problems that you may not even imagine today.
Jesus calls you to find contentment in what you have and to focus your attention on drawing near to God. By pursuing God rather than wealth or the latest trend, you’ll find stability and peace. Your life will be built on a solid foundation, and you will find contentment in God’s loving presence rather than waking up each day wondering if you have enough saved up to take care of your needs.
Prayer: Help me, Jesus, to find contentment in having You so that I can live by faith in Your provision and care.
Each day you’re surrounded by advertisements and a culture that thrives on creating image and finding fulfillment in what you can buy. This consumer culture is further influenced by the drive to reach financial security and to grow a significant savings and bank account. Yet the pursuit of wealth, image, and security is never ending and quite fragile. These goals can absorb your time and attention, leading you to all sorts of problems that you may not even imagine today.
Jesus calls you to find contentment in what you have and to focus your attention on drawing near to God. By pursuing God rather than wealth or the latest trend, you’ll find stability and peace. Your life will be built on a solid foundation, and you will find contentment in God’s loving presence rather than waking up each day wondering if you have enough saved up to take care of your needs.
Prayer: Help me, Jesus, to find contentment in having You so that I can live by faith in Your provision and care.
