Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat, that it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. James 1:9-11

 Do you ever find yourself seeking after more: more money, more belongings, even more time? We all want to live a comfortable life, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that desire. But when life becomes full of all you wish, there is no room left for God to bless you. When you are short on something, you have a longing for it and trusting God to fill that need gives Him the opportunity to bless you.

 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

 This wonderful verse can sometimes be misinterpreted. Notice, He shall supply all your “need”. There is a difference between need and wants. God will bless you with the necessities of life. He knows that blessing you with something that will harm you (like too much money, too many belongings, even more time) will become an idol in your life, taking away your dependence upon Him. That’s NOT where God wants His children.

 God wants you to be dependent upon Him. When you are, you draw closer to Him and can take a front row seat to observe His blessings when they come your way. Trust that God will always supply your needs. That extra money, stuff, and time might be more hazardous than not having it at all, so thank God for what He’s placed in your life so you can make room for His presence. God bless!