Some people will expend immense energy attempting to amass wealth in an effort to secure their lives. It's a fool's game. Whoever loves money never has enough, Scripture insist. Some will work themselves to the bone. They'll strive and push, comparing their possessions with others and straining to achieve some economic status. And yet even if they gain supposed financial freedom, they'll still be unsatisfied. It's not enough. As the writer of Ecclesiastes states - this too is meaningless.
The truth is, striving to find fulfillment apart from God will prove futile. While scripture calls us to work hard and use our gifts for the good of the world, we can never accumulate enough to satisfy our deepest longings. Jesus alone offers a real and satisfying life - one based on a loving relationship that's truly enough!
Gracious God, allow me to find my true fulfillment and joy in You. Keep me from a wrong view of work and material things.
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