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And The Winner Is ….

Thursday January 20, 2022
 

 Money is often seen as the source of contentment and happiness.  The more money we have, the happier we think it will make us.  People spend a fortune buying lottery and scratch tickets hoping to win the jackpot.  Why do they spend so much money when the odds of winning are so low?  The notion that enough money will solve problems and supply pleasure lurks somewhere not too far from the surface in most human beings.  A person may feel secure if a welfare or pension cheque comes in each month while another person requires earnings of thousands of dollars to get the same feeling.  Before we are willing to admit the truth that money does not bring contentment and peace, we all desire to test the theory by having more of it. 


Blessed is the one who finds wisdom.  Blessed is the one who gains understanding. Wisdom pays better than silver does. She earns more than gold does. She is worth more than rubies. Nothing you want can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her.  Those who hold her close will be blessed.  (Proverbs 3:13-18 NIRV)

 

To avoid the frustration and pain of trusting in wealth, the Bible repeatedly tells us that happiness, contentment, peace, pleasure, and real life are found not in money, but in getting wisdom and understanding. 


If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault.  Listen to advice and accept correction. In the end you will be counted among those who are wise.  (James 1:5, Proverbs 19:20 NIRV)


 How do we get wisdom and understanding?  The first and best way is to simply ask God to help us live His principles as recorded in the Bible. The next best source that leads to our being blessed and contented is to listen to others’ wise advice and accept correction.  What are we doing today to seek advice from God and others so we can remove wrong thinking from our way of living before we cause ourselves more pain? 

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me to search out the way of wisdom to find security and contentment in life rather than simply seeking more money.  Teach me what I need to learn so I can safely and steadily walk on the path to love, joy and peace.  Amen

 

 

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