To Love Money

In this time of foreclosures and job losses, it is very easy to become obsessed with money. Recently I learned that my company may be rather shaky. At first, I wanted to freak, then I took some steps back. God promised to supply all of my needs. If I need this job, he will continue to supply it, if not, there will be another. I'm cursed with being a very logical person. Faith and logic often cancel each other out.

Logic tells me that because I am in a specialized field, it is unlikely that I will find another position if I'm laid off. Only one other site exists in this city. Logic tells me that if our income does not match or exceed our needs, we will go without something. Faith reminds me to trust the God who has never let me down. Faith tells me that even though I can not see how He will do, He will do it. Faith says that my steps are ordered by God. He knows where I'm going and when I will get there. My understanding or permission is not required for Him to do His thing.

I am speaking this message to myself. If it edifies some of you, what a blessing.

11"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
(Jer. 29:11-13 NIV)

I will rest on this promise and be grateful for every Monday that comes and I have a job to go to. I will be thankful that we still have our house. That our vehicles are paid for. That our freezer is full. That the sun is shining. My husband and children are healthy. Our electricity provides warm heat and cool air. That our church consists of other believers who love the same God. Be blessed. I am.