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God promises to “prosper” us.  Still, I confess that one of my less endearing character flaws is that money makes me happy.  I sleep better at night when I have five or six figures in the bank (before decimal points) than when I’m bumping up against zero.  Roll God into the mixture and it translates into something like this:  Okay, God, as long as you keep those paychecks coming, I’m your loyal employee.

 

Pretty shallow, eh?  Well, I’m trying, and though I still sleep like a baby with a solid hundred grand in the mattress, I confess that I feel prosperous in so many other — and much, much better — ways, such as when I recognize and acknowledge the amazing gift of faith (albeit wobbly and smaller than a mustard seed); forgiveness for the daily blowing of the covenant between God and me; the joy of the love of some pretty terrific people, including healthy kids and some giggly grandchildren.  And the list goes on.

 

My point:  Vaguely expressed, I’m afraid.  But I guess it’s that The Promise is real.  Whether we choose to believe it or not, God is watching over us, and this I do believe:  That it’s not a matter of a payoff, a paycheck or a bribe for services performed, but a gift to prosper us with more blessings than we can shake a stick at.  All we have to do is be open to it, recognize it, accept it. — jri

 

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’

you hope and a future.’“‘

    –    Jeremiah 29:11