Proverbs 30 - 9.9.26

Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

… give me neither poverty nor riches,
    but give me only my daily bread.
Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
    and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’
Or I may become poor and steal,
    and so dishonor the name of my God.

Observation

What freedom we experience when we fully give God control and walk in His will for us.

With success or prosperity, we can fall into the trap of self-reliance or feeling like we deserve the blessings in our lives when they are really gifts from God. With struggles of any kind, it is easy to let anxiety and fear take over. We must guard against anything that takes our eyes off God. We must refocus our minds on Him daily, acknowledge that He is Lord, put our trust in Him, and let Him lead and guide us where He wants us to go. Give us this day our daily bread.

Application

Philippians 4:12-13 "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Like Paul, I can say that I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I haven’t yet truly learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, but I am growing in my faith. And that’s why I need to refocus my eyes on Him every day. I believe that He will give me the strength to do whatever it is He has placed before me.

Prayer

God, may I focus my eyes on You today and your will for my life, trusting You in all things. I thank You that in the hardest times of my life, you have surrounded me and drawn me close. May I seek Your presence with all my heart in good times and in bad. Your presence is available at all times, if only we will seek after You.    

- Debbie Dunn