But first seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

 According to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, at the end of 2023, Americans had over 1 trillion dollars of credit card debt. That’s a lot of money and interest payments….someone is getting rich off other people’s debt! The reality is things are expensive these days and inflation continues to be very high, making people use credit to pay for things, even necessities. Years ago, I fell for this trap and it’s not easy to get out of debt once it piles up. What’s an alterative to buying on credit?

 Therefore do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Matthew 6:31-32

 Jesus devoted some of His ministry time telling people not to worry. On numerous occasions He put the disciple’s faith to the test by allowing several storms to rock their boat to see how they’d handle the situation…and they worried; Jesus calmed the storms before their very eyes. God often tests His followers to see which direction they’ll turn to find help….either in Him or by earthly means (credit card debt, working extra long hours away from family, or by illegal gain). As your heavenly father states above, He knows your needs and is willing to provide if only you will seek Him out first.

 A relationship with Jesus Christ is founded on faith and if you are a true believer, you’ll put your faith to the test by trusting that God will provide for what’s needed. Sometimes we believe we need more than the necessities, and that’s ok as long as the resources are available. But when the bank account is lean, your wants must be lean as well. When you trust God with your needs, He will provide. Trust me, I lived on $20 for an entire week and never once went hungry. God will bless you too when you seek Him, by faith, to provide and not burden yourself with credit card debt or other means (which enslave you). Have faith in God that He will provide and leave the rest up to Him. God bless!