Wisdom And Wealth

 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God.  This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.  (Ecclesiastes 2:26 NIV) 

 From God's perspective, and that's the basis of all healthy recovery, the blessings that money and material things represent are only good for us when we first live in the care and pleasure of our loving Heavenly Father.  Safe in His love, we will find the satisfaction and contentment we long for, whether we are rich or poor or have the latest gadget. 

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  (Matthew 6:33 NIV)

 Giving up addiction to drugs and alcohol only to pick up an addiction to money and possessions is not the way to an abundant life.  If we thought we were living meaningless lives under the control of our dependencies, how much more will we experience emptiness if we run after money and possessions?  Building our foundation on the love of God through Jesus Christ, is the only way to a good, pleasing, and perfect life.

When material blessings come, we should give thanks to God, receive them with joy and share them with others.  When we do this we are acknowledging that we are blessed to be a blessing as God intended.

Prayer:  Loving God, help me to find joy and satisfaction in my life whether I am blessed with a little or a lot. Protect me from the trap of thinking I need certain things or a given amount of money to be truly happy.  I trust You to provide for my needs. With what You provide, help me be content and bless others from Your provision.  Amen

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