All my Wealth is in the Cross💰✟

 

    For me,  finances have been tight, as I am sure they are with you.  This a difficult and trying time we are in. I found about a year ago that I had to take on a job after not working for five years since my retirement.  I was hoping to be able to quit this job early this year, but I have not been able to.  Ugh. I have been unable to give as much as I had been.  This is breaking my heart as giving is what I love to do.  I have been disappointed in myself and have felt that the Lord is disappointed with me, also.  Just at the right time, my pastor spoke on  2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 which says that each one must give as he has decided in his heart to give.  Well,  initially this confirmed my guilty feelings.  But, wait!! He went on to say that these verses are not about money.  The word heart here means understanding grace.  The Lord doesn't care about how much money I make....He cares about my heart and understanding the grace He has blessed me with. Instead of feeling guilty, I need to be thankful that He has given me a job, for however long I need it, to make ends meet.  So, where is the guilt coming from? Certainly not from the Lord!  Jesus wants me to understand that my wealth does not come from money, but in fully understanding that all my wealth is in the Cross.  Amen to that!!!