Aug 6, 2023
And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked
shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken
away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Job 1:21
If we recognize the Father is the filter between us and any
blessings in our lives, whether material or otherwise, we will have
the proper perspective.
In Ecc Solomon talks about how our material things will pass
on to others and not go with us when we die. We are truly stewards
not owners of the things in our lives. As my Pastor says if we
think we own our house and there’s no mortgage try not paying your
taxes and see how long you own that house. I’m going through a
separation process with the potential for a divorce and one of the
many lessons I’ve learned through that process is how quickly
material things can change and be taken from us as well as how
unimportant they are compared to our relationships.
Recognizing our Father as a filter between us and the material
things in our lives will help us have a better perspective on these
things and prevent us from making idols of them or seeking our
security in them.
If we’re feeling thankful for our job, direct that
thanks to Him. If we have a complaint about our job, complain to
Him and ask Him to show You how you should properly think about
that issue and how He may be working things for good through that
issue.