I am asked by people on occasion to pray for them so that they will get a promotion or a new job. They have some thing in their sights that is going to make them more money.
Sometimes they say that if they get this thing, they will give more to God's work. I wonder if the same promise was made when they were seeking their current job?
I find it a bit odd that so many want to bargain with God for a more favorable station in life, so that they can give to God's work. Can't we give to God's work now? Of course we can.
I can tell you sadly, that most of the stories that I hear about people promising to do more for God, are quickly forgotten when the promotion or windfall finally comes through.
May we all learn the value of being good stewards whether we have been given one talent, two talents or five. No one lives for ever and you can't take your stuff with you. The best investments ever made in this life are investments in the work of our Father and his people.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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