Thoughts: Does God supply our needs? Or is it all up to us? Or is it some combination where we do our part and God does His? God is the one who gives us life in the first place. God is the one who gives us the health and ability for wealth (Dt. 8). Without the minds, hands, feet that God has given us, it would be difficult to go forward. But more than that, God also is concerned about those without hands, feet and minds- and asks the Church to be concerned too. When we are looking for jobs, we no doubt pray as if God is the one who supplies our needs. But when God blesses us- do we forget His power and help? One wise theologian said, "Work as if it is all up to you; Pray as if it is all up to God." Practical advice- for God works through our work, and God listens to our prayers. Our work, our supplication are gifts from Him that we are meant to reflect back to Him. God is the Creator AND the Quartermaster.
Prayer: Supply my needs, O Lord. Help my thanksgiving and generosity reflect my belief that you do this.
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