Having Faith: Assume Sufficiency, Not Scarcity - Day 15

September 9, 2012

"..because God's gift to us is the happiness we get from our food and drinks and from the work we do.  Everything God has done will last forever; nothing he does can ever be changed.  God has done all this, so that we will worship him...Everything that happens has happened before and all that will be has already been....God does everything over and over again."  Ecclesiastes 3:13-14

Have you truly given yourself to do God's will?  How many of us believe that God will always provide?  Has there ever been a time when you were surprised that you received more than you thought you deserved?  Well, think about it, every day of our live we receive more than we deserve.  God created all the beauty of the Earth and allows us to make our own choices in life.  Our society has given us the restraints that we have but God still allows us to make our own choices.  How great is that?!

What are your talents and are you giving the time to God's work in your Church?  We are human and enjoy all the "perks" we have achieved in life whether it be the home we live in, the job we have, or the personal achievements we have attained.  Is this what God would want us to be doing?  It takes many talents to keep perpertuating God's work.  Talents that include both time and money.  God knows we are selfish beings and He gives us that choice to decide where our priorities lie.  Is it more important for us as individuals to "buy" that new electronic devise or should we decide to give more to God's work?

Heavenly Father, be with each and every one of us as we enter our new facility and continue to plan to further growth in our Church.  Please be in each heart as decisions are made to give of our time and talents SUFFICIENTLY.  Show us how to best use the gifts and possessions that You have given us.  In whose name we pray.  Amen.

Author:  Helen Showers