Congratulations - You're Rich!
Published: Thu, 05/21/09
Hi ,
Last night, I was watching this program about world hunger
and they showed this little boy who was so frail. After my prayer time this
morning, I got this thought: "Your house is a palace."
My first response was, "No, it's not. It's nice but it is far from a palace!"
Then I felt compelled to
walk to the front door, and starting from there to walk through my house, seeing
it as through the eyes of a little child who did not have food, shoes, adequate
clothing and lived in a mud hut all his life. As I saw my house through his eyes, I felt a new sense of gratitude for what I have.
I truly am rich! And so are you. God truly has supplied all of your needs according to his
riches in glory in Christ Jesus. It reminds me of this scripture from 1Timothy 6:7-8:
Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
I have
plenty of clothing and food. God has supplied my need. He didn't promise me a
T.V. or cell phone, or a house, or a car, or a computer, or vacations, or any of
the other things that I have bought with the money he has given me in the past.
So I
realize two things. First, anything beyond food and clothing that God has given me is
truly abundance. Everything that we have comes from Him. He only gave me the other stuff because of his great goodness.Personally, I wish I had had that perspective in the past. I would have been more grateful and not taken his blessings for granted.
Secondly, it shows me how important it is to be a good steward of your resources. God owns everything - he just lets me manage it. With this perspective, I certainly would have
been wiser with how I spent the money he entrusted me with.
So I ask you, are you being a wise steward with your riches?
I urge you today to walk through your house or apartment and see it through the eyes of someone who may not have a place to stay.
Look at your body through the eyes of someone who might be missing a limb, sight, or struggling with an illness that keeping them in bondage. Your body is worth 45 million dollars alone.
Be blessed in health, wealth, and wisdom,
Kimberly Floyd, C.W.C.
Certified Wellness Coach
Author of the 'Take Back Your Temple' eBook
Thank you and please forward this email on to everyone in your circle who needs to know how rich they are.