A fool delights in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom. What a great Proverb. I like how it relates to today’s Psalm : Be still and know that I am God. There are many distractions that scream for my time and make it difficult for me to be still. One of them could be unforgiveness. Jesus tells his disciples when they pray, to forgive, so God can forgive our sins. My good friend Praveen shares his wisdom with me “Travis when you are having a difficult time forgiving someone, just ask God for a heart that forgives quickly. That is a prayer that he is happy to answer.”
Today’s devotion has a lot to say about money. Leviticus mentions the importance of the tithe. It’s almost like God is asking me to have faith (even the size of a mustard seed) that he will provide for me. The principle of the tithe is “Who do you trust to take care of you is who you give your money to first.” That is one reason why our government takes the taxes first. I’m just curious if anyone has any discussion about whether it’s best to tithe from gross or net? Next Jesus goes into the temple courts and drives out the money changers. His anger at extortion and taking advantage of others is strong. God definitely wants me to help other people.
My prayer today is that I can have a heart that forgives quickly, gives to God first, and opportunities to bless other people.
Thanks for the thought, Travis. I just came from the Kairos meeting. I am reminded that we have a God who gives and gives and gives and forgives and forgives and forgives. The direct connection between the giving and the forgiving nature of God is amazing - His generosity. As His reflection/image we are called to live this out. The only way I can do this is completely abandon myself to Him -trust Him - and be still and KNOW that HE is God.
ReplyDeleteEasy to say but hard to live this in daily life. But I will make Travis prayer as mine too that I can have a heart that forgives quickly, gives to God first, and seek opportunities to bless other people.