I agree that it is difficult, but it is definitely not impossible – if it were then God could never bless us – we would have to just live miserable lives on earth until we got to heaven.

But God’s desire is to prosper and bless us, but of course He doesn’t want the blessing to become more interesting to us than He is. He wants first place in our lives and He deserves it. I really encourage you to stop and refocus back on God – He is the one who gives you the air you breathe – don’t forget that you are nothing without Him. You seem to know this already, but all the money in the world will still leave you empty without your relationship with God.

Here’s a confession. A few years ago, I was struggling a bit financially and began to attend church more regularly, even playing drums for the praise team. Now I am beginning to thrive and find myself attending much less. I am starting to spend more time tending to my side businesses than attending church+praying.

I am trying to correct this problem but it’s an unfortunate reality.

-Raymond

@FMF
Yes, I am with you – thanks for the great post!

@Rose
Agreed, Paul said that he learned how to live in plenty and in poverty – he was content whether he was living with plenty or in lack. This is a good attitude to have