Luke 12

Best thing I marked today: Luke 12: 22 - 25, 31, 34

I am having difficulties focusing on the passage today since our toddler is climbing all over me. But this is a familiar chapter for me.  I know I will not gain much new insight with the distraction, but it is still valuable time spent in the Word and is a good model for my sons.

I do try to live in accordance with the highlighted passage. I know we are not wealthy, but at the same time, I am very aware of those who have less.  I think this is one reason why we often donate to the local food pantry and other missions. 

When our older children were small, we were on a very tight budget and often had to shop with cash to stay on budget.  A few years later, we had a little more income and our credit increased.  This was dangerous for us because we began living outside our means.  We weren't worrying about what we had.  Instead, were living instead like it was limitless.  We stopped being good stewards of what God provided. 

After several years of stringent budgeting, we were finally able to be able to share what God provides.  Verse 31 tells us to "seek his kingdome and these things will be given to you as well."  I don't think it is a coincidence at all that when we began seeking his kingdom in earnest, our finances constraints eased and we were able and willing to donate some of our surplus.  By investing time, money, and goods in our church and other charities that align with our beliefs, we are following the directions of verse 34 "For where your treasure is, there your heart is also."

I thank God for the new assignment my husband was offered.  The salary and benefits allows me to go back to school and go back to the education field.  One of my God given talents is teaching and I am called to work there.

I do not worry about God providing for us.  My trust in him taking care of my family is complete.  I worry about his plan for my life and my family.  But that is another session.....