Psalm
62:10
Trust
not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not
your heart upon them.
Glenn
prayed for things to get easier. Every day he lifted his concerns to the Lord.
Each day he faithfully read the Bible and thought about the Lord's loving
works. Finally, his financial woes began to turn around. He thanked God for
hearing him and helping him. His wealth began to increase, but as it did, Glenn
turned less and less to God. He rarely prayed, almost never did he turn to
God's World, and he spent his time thinking of all the wonderful things he
could do with his new found wealth. Glenn attained a level where he could have
been called a rich man.
At the same time, Glenn attained a level of spiritual
bankruptcy. The cost of wealth is often our very faith. Let not the wealth of
the world turn you from God. There is the devil's finest work.
Prayer:
Forgive me when I let things come between us, Lord. Material wealth is nice,
but not if it means that I lose my relationship with You. Help me be satisfied
with what I have, and keep my mind and my heart on You. Amen.
