Money and Me

Your life should be free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for He Himself said, 'I will never leave you or forsake you.' Therefore we may boldly say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'
Hebrews 13:5,6

Ok! What does the love of money look like? What does the love of anything look like? Excitement by presence of it; mourning the loss of it; possession of the thoughts and intentions. 

As much as I like to think I do not love money, the fact that I feel bereft when it is lacking, and pleased in it's abundance might just indicate I am not free of its tentacles. Yes, God is setting me free but hey there is always room for improvement.

I have come to know The Lord as my provider, He has not failed me. He is so good. He is now blessing me and I am constrained to not count and focus on the amount and let my mind run with possibilities but trust Him for wisdom in how to manage. Now, this is a terrible admission for a financial planner to make when I must be accountable for the finances of others. I trust you understand.

Through te last 6 months I have been severely tested. I stepped out believing the provision was there and a small technicality withheld that provision. That cause great strain but I learned what is important, to hear directions and not fret. It is amazing what can wait and what will wait and where grace may be found. As I look back, I am so grateful! I know my God in a way I never knew Him. I sleep in the storm now. Amen!

We are about to enter the next exciting phase and I know there will be lessons to learn but I can say the lessons may hurt but they are for our good. To pilot the ship through this phase I must rely on wisdom and discretion. Only God can give me that and I know He will.

I love that I can love those He has given me better, because He has captured my heart and I must say that would be the most exciting aspect of the future. Solving problems and releasing people is such fun, especially for the artist in me because I know God's art blesses. Amen!

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