Editor's note: Enjoy this devotion from The Stress Less Devotional.
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Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. — Matthew 6:21
Wouldn’t it be great if money really did grow on trees? Then every time you needed — or simply wanted — something, you could walk outside, grab some money, and head for the store. It would certainly make that Christmas shopping list easier to handle. Life, however, doesn’t work that way, and that’s probably a good thing. If we had all the money we ever wanted, we wouldn’t know how to rely on the Lord.
So often it’s the poorest people who have the deepest trust in God.
Why? Because they’ve seen Him provide for them over and over again. When we feel as if we’re providing for ourselves, we risk trusting in ourselves and in our own abilities instead of trusting in God, the ultimate Provider.
Instead of a money tree, the Lord has given you something far greater: Through Christ, you’ve been given the gift of a relationship with the One who created the trees. Rest in that truth and trust Him to supply all your needs.
Lord, may I fully rest in Your provision instead of trusting in my own abilities.
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H-E-L-P
The wisdom that comes from Heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. — James 3:17
Help. It’s a short word, but for many, it’s so difficult to say. But asking for help isn’t about helplessness. Asking for help is about Honesty, Enlisting others, the Love of God, and Prayer.
Honesty means acknowledging that you are human and you can’t do it all. You don’t have infinite time, energy, brain space, or resources. So at times you need to enlist others, which means actively reaching out for help. It isn’t shameful; it’s a step toward living a more restful life. And it allows others the freedom to admit that they need help too.
You can also enlist God’s help, trusting that He will provide it.
Why? Because of His enormous love for you. How do you seek God’s assistance? Through prayer. Open your mouth and heart, and spill out all your worries and struggles before the Lord.
Seek Him, seek H-E-L-P, and find rest.
Lord, give me the humility, honesty, and courage to reach out for help.
Excerpted with permission from The Stress Less Devotional, copyright Zondervan.
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Your Turn
Money is tight for many this year, in particular. If you’re feeling the pinch, you’re in good company! Now is the time to dig into trusting God whole-heartedly. He’s with you! Seek Him, seek H-E-L-P, and find rest. ~ Devotionals Daily