Philippians 4:18-19
(NLT) At the moment I have all I
need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with
Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and
pleasing to God. And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your
needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
I stopped at a friend’s house recently and as we walked
through the yard he said to excuse some stuff we had to walk around. He said he
was a hoarder. I don’t think he’s a real hoarder but like most of us sometimes
saves things that could be used in future projects. I remember my mother had a large collection
of old panty hose that she intended one day to use to make a braided rug. I’m
sort of glad that didn’t happen. Downsizing has caused me to take a harder line
about what I must give away or throw away although I admit that I still have
too many books. Real hoarders find it
hard to get rid of anything. They
continue to acquire and acquire and acquire with no real need for the items
they are bringing into the house. I
can’t even watch the reality program on hoarders! Perhaps they have some deep sense of
insecurity. We should be smart about
providing for ourselves, but we also have a need to look to God for
provision. God will open doors for us –
not always as we expect or when we expect but scripture tells us over and over
to trust in God not in ourselves and not in earthly riches. I’ve learned that
it’s not always in acquiring but instead in giving away that we feel real
pleasure. What do you hoard?
Creator
God, Thank you for providing for our needs even when we’re not aware of your
hand in our lives. We pray that you will
help us trust your care for us so that we may use our resources to help care
for others. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen. Have a great week!
Paige
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