Possessions Read Luke 12:22-34 Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. (Luke 12:15 (NRSV) The finance committee meeting had not gone well. The church did not have enough money, and we had to vote on which programs to cut. So we had some bitter discussions. I got home late at night, worn out, and was surprised to see my five-year-old son, David, still up. “Dad, where have you been?” I explained that we all earn money, save a little, spend a lot, and give some to the Lord. And it seemed that people were not giving enough to the Lord, and the church was in some difficulty. David did not seem to understand. But he was, after all, only five, so I went over it again: We earn money, save money, spend money, and give some to the Lord. David still did not understand. Gently, I went over it again; but he still looked puzzled. Finally he said, “Dad, I thought it was all the Lord’s money!” David’s response completely changed the way I look at money and possessions. I started giving more and worrying less. Today none of my possessions means anything to me. All that matters are my family and friends, the church, and God — nothing else! This change in me has made my life easier and simpler. (Chris Miller (Georgia, USA) Thought for the Day Give, and do not count the cost. Prayer Dear God of all creation, help us always to remember that all we have and all we are belong to you. Amen.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:13:00 +0000
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