Money

Today Gary Holloway brings us a second reflection from his forthcoming book, Daily Disciple.

by Gary Holloway

Psalm
He raises up the needy out of distress,
and makes their families like flocks.
The upright see it and are glad;
and all wickedness stops its mouth.
Let those who are wise give heed to these things,
and consider the steadfast love of the Lord.
Psalm 107:41-43

Meditation
We pray not for stores to be laid up for many years. This is the spirit of avarice and independence, and hateful to our God—our gracious, kind, and wise benefactor. His benevolence provides for all, from the tallest angel in glory to the lowest reptile on earth.
Barton W. Stone, Christian Messenger (1844)

Scripture
But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.
1 Timothy 6:9-10

Prayer
Lord, deliver me from the desire to be rich. May I trust your steadfast love instead of trusting in my wealth. May I never seek to be independent from your daily care, but glory in your gifts to the needy.