Friday, December 16, 2011

I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. ~ Psalm 20:17

As Servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. ~ 2 Corinthians 6: 4,10

Prayer: Enduring God, help us see past material possessions and wealth here on earth to center ourselves on serving you all the days of our lives. Even if we have nothing, we have all in you. Amen.

Thoughts: Today begins an experiment in trying to blog my thoughts and prayers of the Moravian Daily Text.

I laughed when I read the passage from Corinthians today, as we are truly in the middle of the Christmas shopping season. Our possessions, or often lack there of, can really be what defines us. And when it comes down to it, I know that I have more than I need. I have more food and clothes than I need. And past that, I have way more than what one really needs to live. Yet, even though I am not really poor in the worldly sense, I often feel rich/wealthy in the spiritual sense. And even though I feel that wealth, I am still shocked when others share that I help them feel rich in spiritual ways. It shocks me that I am able to do that, and it is my prayer that I continue to be able to do that as I serve others, who are often rich in possessions but poor in faith.