Lord of My Heart
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 09:19AM 
Lord of my heart, save me from worldly wealth, that I may always look to the riches of heaven.
Worldly wealth. *grin*
It would seem as though the Lord has already saved me from that! And yet as soon as that quip leaves my fingertips to magically arrange itself on my computer monitor, my grin fades. I realize that, compared to much of the world now and throughout all the ages, I do have worldly wealth. A comfortable home, two cars, warmth in the winter and cool in the summer, abundant food and clean water and a huge library and more worldly blessings that I can count.
But is it wrong to have those things--to enjoy those daily pleasures and privileges? No, not really, for it is God Who bestows blessings upon His people. They are to be enjoyed and appreciated and, acknowledging from whence they come, we should give thanks to Him.
There's more, though. No matter how wonderfully God has blessed us in this life, there is more and we are to seek it:
Colossians 3:1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Worldly wealth cannot compare to "the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Cor 2:9
Post Script:
Providentially, I read a post this morning called Explanations, by Antique Mommy, that addresses this very same subject. I love it when that happens!
Kim from Hiraeth
Still thinking about this. . .
Matthew 6:31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Too often, I think, we I fall into wrong thinking. Too often we I think of Kingdom of God as the big and final "add on" when it is truly the first. Rather, the things of this world that are to be thought of as those things that are added. . .
Reader Comments (1)
Yep, I want to keep seeking...