Spend time in prayer and silence with God asking Him to meet with you and speak to you.
Bible Reading
The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
– Proverbs 15:6
Trouble pursues the sinner,
but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
– Proverbs 13:21
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
– James 1:5
Devotion
Many proverbs tell us that righteousness is more important than money. Our society often gives the message that just the opposite is true. Solomon shows us by his very own life that the pursuit of wealth and possessions is like “chasing the wind” (Ecclesiastes 2:25). As God’s children, we need to be careful not to buy into the idea that having more wealth brings happiness and contentment. Whenever we need wisdom, we can pray to God, and he will generously give us what we truly need. Seek God first in all you do and ask Him to give you wisdom regarding your wealth and possessions so they don’t rule your life. Try it and see how God brings you balance, peace, joy and contentment!
The Big Question
How much of your time and energy are devoted to accumulating wealth and possessions? Do you think that having more money would solve all your problems? How often do you pray for God’s wisdom? How can you find true peace and contentment? If this is an area of life you struggle with, as many of us do, ask God to give you wisdom and surrender your financial worries to Him. It will be life-changing.
Note: Oak Pointe Church offers Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. This nine-week class is based on Biblical principles and will teach you how to create a budget, pay off debt, establish an emergency fund, and spend and save wisely so that you can live and give like no one else. Email blaine@oakpointe.org to receive further information.