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Money Cometh?
LENT DAY 21 of 40, © NaimaLett.com/blog
Happy Friday, Fam!
Yesterday, we celebrated: Halfway Home, Keep Running, with Lent Day 20 of 40.
Today and over the weekend, please be encouraged in your joy.
I’ve spoken to several artists and professionals who have been struggling recently with just really tough times. Economic tightness and pushing uphill to “make the dream” come true has been weighing folks down.
Money Cometh
They keep hearing TV tales of other folks saying, “Money cometh!” and wondering why it’s not happening for them.
Last Sunday, I preached from Luke 12. Jesus reminds folks not to worry, especially over daily provision. But here’s what jumped out. When Jesus is asked to settle a family dispute over money, he rebukes a sense of greed and then says:
“…not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” (vs 15)
Come again
Jesus says that our life does not consist of our possessions, even when we have abundance.
I’ll say that another way:
Our life is not about the stuff, Fam.
Hey, I know this isn’t a popular message right now, especially in the LaLa where many in our family of faith are too chasing fame and fortune (in Jesus’ name). But I’m going to put it out there anyway, since Jesus did.
Our life is not about the stuff.
So, what’s life about?
Jesus says seek God’s kingdom, lay up treasures in heaven, you know, stuff that has nothing to do with acquiring wealth and platforms and worldwide domination and influence, even if we tell ourselves it’s for Him.
That doesn’t mean that we don’t pay our bills (please pay your bills!) and take care of our families. We can have homes and transportation and clothes and wealth. The key is that our life is not wrapped up in the stuff.
We can shout…
We can shout “Money cometh” to the heavens if we like, but if you seek my spiritual advice, I’ll probably pray that you receive work by which that money can cometh in your direction. And then I’ll probably ask what your purpose is, what God has laid on your heart and if you’re doing what you’re born to do. :=)
Have a beautiful weekend!
Lots of love from the LaLa,
Naima
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You are so right on! I was raised in a family with a mom and dad who were strong Christians. lots of attitude was imparted to me, but one particularly stuck – about money. My dad taught me there is no such thing as “my money”, “your money”, not even “our money”. It is simply “the money”. My bride and I have embraced that philosophy for 40 years, and it greatly simplifies our journey together. Sometimes money cometh, but for sure, money goeth. Folks who accept the practical reality of “the money” are truly blessed. Because it all belongs to Jesus, our Lord. Oh yeah, it really is His money. Blessings from Grace Church,
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I like the way you put that, Richard:
“Sometimes money cometh, but for sure, money goeth.”
Have a wonderful week!